Advanced Test and Systems Engineer - PCS

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc•Manassas, VA

13d•$105,814 - $117,387•Onsite

About The Position

The PCS Systems/Test Engineer will be responsible for requirements development, verification planning, and test execution for the Payload Control System (PCS), a critical component of the AN/BYG-1 submarine combat system. This role integrates systems engineering and test engineering disciplines: the engineer will author and maintain requirements in IBM DOORS, develop and execute verification events, perform design reviews, and maintain traceability from stakeholder needs through system requirements to test results. The position supports the full systems engineering lifecycle from requirements analysis through formal qualification testing.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Technology degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience, plus 2 years of relevant experience; or Master’s degree
Demonstrated experience in systems engineering, software/system testing, or verification and validation, preferably within defense or aerospace programs
Working knowledge of requirements engineering principles: writing well-formed requirements, maintaining traceability, and conducting requirements reviews
Familiarity with IBM DOORS or equivalent requirements management tools
Familiarity with defect and work tracking tools (e.g., JIRA)
Strong understanding of test methodologies, test design techniques, and quality assurance practices
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent written communication and technical documentation skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred, but must be obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after hire.
Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with submarine combat systems
Knowledge of MIL-STD-498, IEEE/EIA 12207, or equivalent software development and documentation standards
Familiarity with government Data Item Descriptions (DIDs) and CDRL deliverables
Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell)
Experience with systems engineering lifecycle processes per ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288
Knowledge of Navy maintenance procedures and philosophies, especially for combat systems
Experience with advanced defense systems and combat system testing
Expereince with Model Based Systems Engineering
Former U.S. Navy experience on Virginia, Seawolf, Ohio, or 688-class submarines
Prior experience working with BYG-1, SWFTS, CIS, CCE, or other submarine combat system components
Any hands-on experience with submarine weapons, sensors, or payload systems
Experience conducting or participating in formal technical reviews (PDR, CDR, TRR)
Creative thinking with the ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks
Commitment to ongoing professional development
Team player who thrives in collaborative environments
Identifies opportunities to apply AI tools for continuous improvement and engineering efficiency

Responsibilities

Author, review, and maintain system and subsystem requirements in IBM DOORS, ensuring each requirement is necessary, unambiguous, singular, and verifiable
Maintain bidirectional traceability: stakeholder needs to system requirements, system requirements to subsystem requirements, requirements to design elements, and requirements to verification methods
Participate in requirements change management, including impact analysis for Technical Insertions (TIs) and Authorized Product Baselines (APBs)
Identify and disposition requirement defects: orphan requirements, untraceable requirements, ambiguous language, compound requirements, and TBD/TBR resolution tracking
Develop, implement, and execute test plans, test procedures, and test cases for PCS to ensure compliance with allocated requirements
Design and execute functional, integration, regression, and performance tests for hardware and software components
Assign and justify verification methods (Test, Demonstration, Analysis, Inspection) for each requirement and maintain the Verification Cross Reference Matrix (VCRM)
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
Document test results, track defects in JIRA, generate test reports, and communicate findings to stakeholders
Participate in formal technical reviews and prepare review artifacts
Support development and review of technical documentation conforming to applicable Data Item Descriptions (DIDs)
Coordinate interface definitions with external systems and subsystems, ensuring completeness of data types, ranges, units, protocols, and timing
Support integration and validation activities as required
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software developers, systems engineers, and program management, to ensure comprehensive test coverage and effective defect resolution