Test Engineer

About

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.

Requirements

• 2+ years of professional software/systems testing experience or equivalent education
• Experience running/writing automation scripts or code
• Comfortability 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
• Active Secret Clearance required (U.S. citizenship 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

Preferred Skills and Experience

• 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

Education

• B.S. degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cyber Security, or equivalent Navy experience

Compensation

The projected annual compensation range for this position is $70,000 – $98,000 (USD). Compensation is determined by factors such as experience, education, training, security clearance, work location, skills, knowledge, and competencies, as well as alignment with SimVentions' corporate compensation plan and contract‑specific requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Competitive 401(k) programs
• Retirement and financial counseling
• Health Savings and Health Reimbursement Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life insurance, short‑ & long‑term disability
• Continuing education assistance
• Paid Time Off, paid holidays, and paid leave (e.g., maternity, paternity, jury duty, bereavement, military)
• Third‑party Employee Assistance Program offering emotional and lifestyle well‑being services, including free counseling
• Supplemental Benefit Program