Advanced Test Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems • Manassas, VA

5h • Onsite

About The Position

At General Dynamics Mission Systems, the Advanced Test Engineer performs engineering laboratory and test functions for advanced electronics systems. The role involves analyzing project effects on engineering, facilities, and labor resources to identify practical, cost-efficient ways to obtain resources and support tactical planning. The engineer lays out, builds, tests, troubleshoots, and repairs devices, assemblies, subsystems, and systems, and performs technical work that can affect proposals, system-level and detailed design, and manufacturing.

The position supports system-level test and evaluation, customer collaboration, and system integration. It develops and maintains test documentation and procedures; troubleshoots hardware and software issues; verifies and validates bug fixes; manages configurations; and installs and maintains hardware and software. The role is primarily on-site at the Manassas, Virginia facility, with potential for part-time remote work after six months. Travel to pier-side events may be needed to support Navy submarine testing. A DoD Secret clearance is required at hire, and U.S. citizenship is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related Science, Technology, or Mathematics field and at least 5 years of job-related experience; alternatively, a master’s degree and at least 3 years of job-related experience.
• Department of Defense Secret security clearance required at time of hire; must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Ability to write, run, and report on test procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a self-starter mindset.
• Ability to conduct troubleshooting and testing using procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Critical-thinking ability and a continuous-learning mindset.
• Must be able to obtain and hold a DoD Secret-level clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with software GUI testing.
• Familiarity with the Linux command line.
• Familiarity with computer system and switch architecture.
• Submarine fleet experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyze project effects on engineering, facilities, and labor resources to determine practical and cost-efficient methods for obtaining required resources.
• Participate in tactical planning for completion of identified project segments.
• Perform engineering laboratory functions involving the layout, building, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of devices, assemblies, subsystems, and systems.
• Perform technical activities that impact proposals, system-level design, detailed design, and manufacture of advanced electronics systems.
• Interface with customers for technical collaboration and system integration efforts.
• Foster effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Perform test and evaluation efforts in support of system-level testing.
• Develop and maintain test documentation and procedures.
• Troubleshoot hardware- and software-related bugs.
• Verify and validate bug resolution.
• Manage hardware and software configurations.
• Install and maintain hardware and software.
• Identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.
• Support travel to pier-side events for Navy submarine testing.

Benefits

• Flexible schedules, including an optional 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.
• 401(k) matching.
• Flexible time off.
• Paid parental leave.
• Healthcare benefits.
• Health and wellness programs.
• Employee resource and social groups.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior