Advanced Systems Integration and Test Engineer

General Dynamics • Fort Wayne, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The responsibility is career-defining. So is the opportunity. At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we invent the technologies, products and services, that help our nation's heroes keep our nation safe. The work is so advanced, our teams regularly redefine innovation and excellence for the world. If you're looking for a challenge, you've just found it.As the Advanced Systems Integration and Test Engineer, you'll 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'll prepare test and diagnostic programs, design test fixtures and equipment, and complete specifications and procedures throughout the engineering development lifecycle. You will be responsible for assisting in the design, development, and implementation of cost-effective methods for testing and troubleshooting hardware, software, and systems throughout all phases of product development and manufacturing. This role supports the generation of technical engineering products by using appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the system development life cycle. Some of the key tasks for this position include: Design, development, and implement cost-effective testing methods. Generate technical engineering products using appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools. Execute test approaches and document system verification throughout the engineering development lifecycle. Isolate and document issues and defects. Generate system test work products by applying appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools. Design test and diagnostic programs, design test fixtures and equipment, and complete specifications and procedures for new products. Develop and conduct functional, environmental, operational, and/or performance tests on hardware, software, and systems. Frequent contact with managers within and outside of Engineering. Recognized internally and/or externally as a subject matter expert (SME) in a particular technical area Establish benchmarks for repeated operations and track performance improvements driving down cost of test. Proactively assess maintenance needs for Special Test Equipment and other customer owned test assets to ensure continuous flow of hardware.

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor's 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: Ability to obtain a 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.

Nice To Haves

• Integration and Test of RF and GPS/Navigation hardware.
• Creative thinker with demonstrated success leading the integration and test life cycle.
• Collaborative team player eager to provide technical leadership and position others for success.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and influence management skills, with notable record of securing buy-in on concepts and ideas.
• Experienced in the art of negotiation with ability to meet challenging customer requirements with win-win solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to interface with program management and customers.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others.
• Familiarity and experience working in SAFE Agile process
• Advanced knowledge of test principles, theories and concepts.
• Experience planning, coordinating, and executing large system level test activities.
• Domain experience in RF and GPS and Navigation system test and integrations efforts.
• Creative thinker with demonstrated success leading challenging technical solutions and working closely with stakeholders to manage risk, opportunities, and conflict resolution
• Ability to thrive in a highly interactive team environment

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Prepare test and diagnostic programs, design test fixtures and equipment, and complete specifications and procedures throughout the engineering development lifecycle.
• Assist in the design, development, and implementation of cost-effective methods for testing and troubleshooting hardware, software, and systems throughout all phases of product development and manufacturing.
• Generate technical engineering products using appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the system development life cycle.
• Design, development, and implement cost-effective testing methods.
• Generate technical engineering products using appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools.
• Execute test approaches and document system verification throughout the engineering development lifecycle.
• Isolate and document issues and defects.
• Generate system test work products by applying appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools.
• Design test and diagnostic programs, design test fixtures and equipment, and complete specifications and procedures for new products.
• Develop and conduct functional, environmental, operational, and/or performance tests on hardware, software, and systems.
• Establish benchmarks for repeated operations and track performance improvements driving down cost of test.
• Proactively assess maintenance needs for Special Test Equipment and other customer owned test assets to ensure continuous flow of hardware.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees