SLBM Junior - Mid Level Test Engineer

Overview

Sim Ventions, consistently voted one of Virginia's Best Places to Work, is looking for a Test Engineer to join our Submarine‑Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM) team at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) in Dahlgren, VA. This full‑time, on‑base role includes designing and maintaining automated test scripts, developing detailed test plans 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 is required and a willingness to work 5 days/week on‑site at NSWCDD is necessary.

Travel:
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.

• 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

• 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

• 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 Dev Ops, 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.

The projected annual compensation range for this position is $70,000 – $98,000 (USD).

• 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‑ and 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
• Supplemental Benefit Program