Test Engineer - DoD, Linux Automation, Secret Clearance

SimVentions, Inc - Glassdoor 4.6; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) plan

Job summary

SimVentions, Inc. is seeking a Test Engineer for the NSWC Dahlgren Division role in Dahlgren, VA. You will design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks, write test plans aligned to requirements, and perform both manual and automated testing across multiple levels while interfacing with government customers daily.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of testing, proficiency in Linux environments, and strong requirements traceability. U.S.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional software/systems testing experience or equivalent education.
• Experience running/writing automation scripts or code.
• Comfortable reviewing C++ code.
• Experience using Linux systems.
• Proven analytical ability to find, document, and help resolve complex software issues.
• Experience linking requirements to test cases and managing test artifacts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; comfortable presenting to customers.
• Strong teamwork and the ability to manage multiple tasks with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks.
• Write detailed test plans, test descriptions, and test cases tied directly to requirements.
• Execute manual and automated testing (static, dynamic, integration, and system-level).
• Perform requirements traceability using DOORS and other tools.
• Identify, document, and track software defects; collaborate closely with developers for rapid resolution.
• Review peers’ test documentation and provide constructive feedback.
• Participate in Agile Sprint meetings and Configuration Control Board (CCB) activities.
• Interface directly and professionally with government customers daily.
• Occasionally present technical testing documentation.

Skills

Test automation

Linux

C++ familiarity

Requirements tracing

Communication

Teamwork

Education

BS in Computer Science / Software Engineering / Cyber Security or Navy equivalent

Tools

DOORS

Jira

Azure DevOps

Git

Job description

SimVentions, Inc. is seeking a Test Engineer for the NSWC Dahlgren Division role in Dahlgren, VA. You will design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks, write test plans aligned to requirements, and perform both manual and automated testing across multiple levels while interfacing with government customers daily.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of testing, proficiency in Linux environments, and strong requirements traceability. U.S.