Advanced Engineering Support Specialist - Test Operations Manager

Responsibilities for this Position

Advanced Engineering Support Specialist - Test Operations Manager

ID: 2026-70252
USA-VA-Manassas
Required Clearance: Secret, obtainable within reasonable time based on requirements
Posted Date: 1/19/2026
Category: Engineering-Other
Employment Type: Full Time
Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.

Basic Qualifications

Requires a Bachelors or Technology degree in Engineering or a related specialized area/field, or equivalent (4 years job-related experience). Requires an additional 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree with 3+ years of job-related experience.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position

The Test Operations Manager is responsible for the hands-on execution of all CWL and MTWS test activities and supports the Test Program Lead. This role owns lab operations, test asset configuration, daily execution authority, and real-time anomaly response. This position serves as the floor authority for all CWL and MTWS test events.

This role may require intermittent travel, both independently and as part of a team, to support customer meetings, reviews and test events in partner and government labs, as well as shipboard installations in domestic and international locations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead daily integration, verification, and regression test execution
• Maintain CWL and MTWS laboratory configuration and readiness
• Directs test engineers, technicians, and lab managers
• Manage test equipment procurement, calibration, and installation
• Lead PTR/anomaly generation and resolution
• Coordinate system installation and grooming at DoD labs and ship sites
• Enforce safety and classified handling procedures
• Operate troubleshooting tools including oscilloscopes and multimeters

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong test engineering and embedded systems integration background
• 15-20 years of experience operating and/or maintaining AN/BYG-1, or similar combat systems
• Minimum 5 years of experience with Common Weapon Launcher
• Proficient with Navy or weapon system lab environments
• Advanced troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
• Proficiency in Jira and IBM Rational DOORS
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Project, PowerPoint, Excel, and other Microsoft Office applications
• Strong mentoring and leadership capability

Supervision Level:

The candidate should be able to perform under a level of supervision where the supervisor, in this case, the Test Program Lead, sets the overall objectives and resources available. The candidate, in consultation with the Test Program Lead, will develop deadlines, projects, and work to be done. The candidate is expected to plan and carry out assignments independently, resolve most conflicts, coordinate work with others, and interpret policy on their own initiative. The candidate must keep the Test Program Lead informed of progress, potentially controversial matters, or far-reaching implications.

Salary Note

This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Combined Salary Range

USD $111,881.00 - USD $121,059.00 /Yr.

Company Overview

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

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