Junior - Mid Level Test Engineer

Simventions•Dahlgren, VA

1d•$70,000 - $98,000•Onsite

About The Position

SimVentions, consistently voted one of Virginia's Best Places to Work, is looking for a Test Engineer to join our team at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) in Dahlgren, VA. In this full-time, on-base role, you will design and maintain automated test scripts, develop detailed test plans and cases tied to requirements, execute manual and automated testing across multiple levels, and collaborate with developers and government customers to identify and resolve software defects. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of software/systems testing experience, proficiency in test automation and Linux environments, strong requirements traceability skills, and excellent communication abilities for daily customer interaction and occasional technical presentations. U.S. citizenship is required, as well as willingness to work 5 days/week on-site at NSWC-Dahlgren. Travel <5% Clearance An ACTIVE Secret Clearance is required for this position. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. US Citizenship is required to obtain a clearance.

Requirements

2+ years of professional software/systems testing experience or equivalent education
Experience running/writing automation scripts or code
Comfortable 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
U.S. citizenship is required, as well as willingness to work 5 days/week on-site at NSWC-Dahlgren
An ACTIVE Secret Clearance is required for this position.

Nice To Haves

Prior NSWCDD or other DoD lab experience
U.S. Navy fleet experience with weapons or combat systems (Aegis, SSDS, etc.)
Formal Qualification Testing (FQT), Verification & Validation (V&V), or shipboard testing background
Expertise with DOORS, Jira, Azure DevOps, Git, or similar tools
Familiarity with Configuration Management processes and CCB support
Experience testing real-time or safety-critical systems
BS degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cyber Security, or equivalent Navy experience is required.

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

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Competitive 401(k) programs
Retirement and Financial Counselors
Health Savings and Health Reimbursement Accounts
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life insurance, short- & long-term disability
Continuing Education Assistance
Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Leave (e.g., Maternity, Paternity, Jury Duty, Bereavement, Military)
Third Party Employee Assistance Program that offers emotional and lifestyle well-being services, to include free counseling
Supplemental Benefit Program