Advanced Manufacturing Test Engineer - ESS

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc • Canonsburg, PA

100d • $107,500 - $117,500

About The Position

As the Advanced Manufacturing Test Engineer at General Dynamics Mission Systems, you will participate in the planning of technical approaches, resources, schedules, budgets, and equipment required for the testing and evaluating of new systems, products, and special devices. Utilizing your expert knowledge and understanding of test engineering concepts and principles, you will prepare test and diagnostic programs, design test fixtures and equipment, and complete specifications and procedures throughout the engineering development lifecycle. This role will focus primarily on the Environment Stress Screening area work center, where you will develop and maintain test documentation, design and configure complex ESS test systems, monitor test conditions, diagnose and resolve issues, and ensure compliance with safety procedures and applicable test standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or a related Science or Mathematics field
• 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience
• Proficient knowledge and experience with object-oriented programming, system processes, and scripting languages
• U.S. citizenship required
• Department of Defense Secret security clearance is obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after hire

Nice To Haves

• Ability to grasp and apply new information quickly and handle increasing responsibilities with growing complexity
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain test documentation
• Design and configure complex ESS test systems, including environmental chambers, vibration tables, power supplies, and data acquisition equipment
• Monitor test conditions and product responses, identify and investigate anomalies
• Maintain accurate records of test parameters, setups, and equipment usage
• Diagnose and resolve issues with test system hardware, including power delivery systems, signal interfaces, chamber controls, and instrumentation
• Repair issues with environmental stress screening systems, including thermal chambers, vibration tables, power supplies, and data acquisition hardware
• Troubleshoot environmental control faults such as temperature instability, vibration irregularities, and airflow issues
• Perform in-depth diagnosis on failing electronic assemblies down to the component level using schematics, test equipment, and manufacturer data sheets
• Use oscilloscopes, multimeters, LCR meters, and logic analyzers to identify defective components
• Perform preventive maintenance per manufacturer guidelines to prevent unplanned downtime
• Coordinate with equipment vendors and calibration services when external support is required
• Collect detailed failure data, including electrical measurements, thermal profiles, and vibration responses
• Support root cause analysis and prepare formal documentation to meet customer reporting requirements
• Recommend and implement improvements to setup efficiency, troubleshooting workflows, and test system reliability
• Ensure all ESS operations comply with safety procedures, ESD protection requirements, and applicable test standards
• Maintain organized test equipment areas, cable management, and identify critical spares
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, calibration records, and service histories for audit readiness

Benefits

• Flexible work environment
• Highly competitive benefits
• Recognition and rewards for contributions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees