Overview: 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. S. citizenship is required, as well as willingness to work 5 days/week on-site at NSWC-Dahlgren.  Travel: % An ACTIVE Secret Clearance is required for this position. 2+ years of professional software/systems testing experience or equivalent education ~ Experience running/writing automation scripts or code ~ Comfortablility reviewing C++ code ~ Experience using Linux systems ~ Proven analytical ability to find, document, and help resolve complex software issues ~ comfortable presenting to customers ~ Strong teamwork and the ability to manage multiple tasks with limited supervision Execute manual and automated testing (static, dynamic, integration, and system-level) Identify, document, and track software defects; Participate in Agile Sprint meetings and Configuration Control Board (CCB) activities Interface directly and professionally with government customers daily Occasionally present technical testing documentation 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: BS degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cyber Security, or equivalent Navy experience is required. Compensation: Compensation at SimVentions is determined by a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, training, security clearance, work location, skills, knowledge, and competencies, as well as alignment with our corporate compensation plan and contract specific requirements.   The projected annual compensation range for this position is $70,000 - $98,000 (USD). Our benefit offerings include comprehensive health and welfare plans to serve a variety of needs.  Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Retirement and Financial Counselors Health Savings and Health Reimbursement Accounts Flexible Spending Accounts Life insurance, short- & long-term disability Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Leave (e.g., Third Party Employee Assistance Program that offers emotional and lifestyle well-being services, to include free counseling S. military, and we take pride in our ability to provide relevant, game-changing solutions to our armed men and women around the world.   Drive Customer Success   SimVentions takes pride in its innovative and cutting-edge technology, so you can be sure that whatever project you work on, you will be having a direct impact on our customer’s success.   we seek experienced, creative individuals who are passionate about their work and thrive in our unique culture.   We are trusted partners with our customers and are provided challenging and meaningful requirements to help them solve.   Employee Ownership: Work with the best and help build YOUR company! Business casual, we like to be comfortable while we work. Excellent facilities, tools, and training opportunities to grow in your field. Opportunities to participate in company sports teams and employee-led interest groups for personal and professional development. Multiple corporate events throughout the year, including Holiday Events, Company Picnic, Imagineering Day, and more. Equitable distribution of tickets for every home game to be enjoyed by our employee-owners and their families from our private suite. Food: We have a lot of food around here!