Advanced Test Engineer

Responsibilities for this Position

Advanced Test Engineer

ID: 2026-70586
USA-VA-Manassas
Required Clearance: Secret
Posted Date: 2/5/2026
Category: Engineering-Systems
Employment Type: Full Time
Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.

Basic Qualifications

Requires a Bachelors degree in Engineering, or a related Science, Technology or Mathematics field. Also requires 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 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

Job Requisition: Test Engineer for the Payload Control System (PCS)

Job Summary:
The PCS Test Engineer will be responsible for developing, executing, and documenting comprehensive test strategies for the Payload Control System (PCS), a critical component of our advanced defense solutions. The PCS supports various payloads, ensuring operational effectiveness and integration within broader systems. This role includes systems engineering tasking to support overall system development and integration efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and execute test plans, test cases, and test procedures for the PCS to ensure it meets operational requirements and performance standards
• Design and execute functional, integration, regression, and performance tests for hardware and software components
• Perform system troubleshooting, debugging, and root cause analysis to identify and resolve defects
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks to improve test efficiency and coverage
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software developers, systems engineers, and other test engineers, to ensure comprehensive test coverage and effective defect resolution
• Document test results, track defects, generate test reports, and communicate findings to stakeholders
• Develop test fixtures, equipment specifications, and diagnostic programs for new products
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards, regulations, and quality assurance processes
• Support field testing and validation activities as required
• Support systems engineering activities including requirements analysis, system design reviews, technical documentation, and interface coordination as needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Technology degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related specialized area/field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience, plus 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree
• Proven experience in software/system testing and validation, preferably within defense or aerospace industries
• Strong understanding of test methodologies, test design techniques, and quality assurance best practices
• Familiarity with the Payload Control System and integration within larger defense systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment

Desired Skills:

• Experience with advanced defense systems and combat system testing
• Knowledge of various payloads and their integration
• Proficiency in DOORS, automated testing tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, pytest)
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell)
• Familiarity with defect tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, Bugzilla)
• Knowledge of Navy maintenance procedures and philosophies, especially for combat systems
• Experience with systems engineering processes, requirements management, and technical documentation

What sets you apart:

• Former U.S. Navy Fire Control Technician (FT) with experience on Virginia, Seawolf, Ohio, or 688-class submarines
• Prior experience working with BYG-1, SWFTS, CIS, or CCE systems
• Creative thinking with the ability to multi-task
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success

What you'll experience:

• Technologies that aren't just top-notch, they're often top-secret
• A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what's next
• Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it's discovered

About Us:
Help make the technologies, products, and services that make a difference. That's the opportunity that's waiting for you at General Dynamics Mission Systems. We help our nation's heroes keep our nation safe by creating solutions so advanced, they redefine innovation for the world.

Our Commitment to You:

• An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development
• Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation's security
• Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
• Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more
• See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

Workplace Options:
This position is on-site. While on-site, you will be a part of the Manassas, VA facility.

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 $105,814.00 - USD $117,387.00 /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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