SLBM Junior - Mid Level Applied Mathematician or Applied Physicist

Overview

SimVentions, consistently voted one of Virginia's Best Places to Work, is seeking an Applied Mathematician or Applied Physicist to join the Submarine‑Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM) team at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) in Dahlgren, VA. This full‑time, on‑base role involves developing detailed test plans and cases tied to requirements, executing manual and automated testing across multiple levels, and collaborating with developers and government customers to identify and resolve software defects. U.S. citizenship and an active Secret clearance are required, and the position requires on‑site work five days per week with travel less than 5%.

Requirements

• 2+ years of professional applied mathematics or applied physics experience supporting engineering projects
• 1+ years of software/systems testing experience or equivalent education (can be concurrent with applied math/physics experience)
• Familiarity reviewing C++ code
• Experience using Linux systems
• Demonstrated 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 ability to manage multiple tasks with limited supervision
• U.S. citizenship and an active Secret clearance (subject to security investigation)

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks
• Write detailed test plans, test descriptions, and test cases directly tied to requirements
• Execute manual and automated testing (static, dynamic, integration, and system‑level)
• Perform requirements traceability using DOORS, Jira, 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 (e.g., Aegis, Tomahawk)
• Background in Formal Qualification Testing (FQT), Verification & Validation (V&V), or shipboard software testing
• 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 Applied Math or Applied/Engineering Physics (required)

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 alignment with SimVentions’ corporate compensation plan and contract 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‑ and long‑term disability
• Continuing education assistance
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and paid leave (maternity, paternity, jury duty, bereavement, military)
• Third‑party Employee Assistance Program offering counseling and lifestyle services
• Supplemental Benefit Program