Advanced Test Engineer | SE&I Test Analyst

General Dynamics Mission Systems • Huntsville, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Test Engineer will represent SE&IT in support of MDA/DE-SEA (Enterprise Analysis & Technical Innovation) and its role within the MDA Joint Analysis Team. The position focuses on analyzing Missile Defense System (MDS) test data, primarily from MDA Ground Test (HWIL) events, and may also support MDA flight tests, real-world events, and Golden Dome for America tests. The engineer will develop approaches and tools for system- and element-level performance analysis and provide analysis results and inputs to official SEA test reports. Analysts may also present findings during mission data reviews.

The engineer will work with systems engineering teams, test organizations, warfighters, and element program representatives to ensure tests meet their technical intent, assess system capabilities, and characterize system behavior. The work includes evaluating system-level MDS performance in ground and flight tests, with a focus on the MDS kill chain and its sensors, battle management, warfighter interactions, engagement coordination, and interceptors. The role requires analytical discipline, the ability to work independently and with geographically distributed teams, and an interest in learning MDS elements and applying element-level understanding to system-level analysis.

This position is fully on-site at the Boeing JetPlex facility. A Department of Defense Secret clearance is required at hire, and U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of the work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related science or mathematics field and at least 5 years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Degree and experience performing systems engineering test analysis for the Missile Defense System.
• Experience documenting and presenting analysis findings.
• Department of Defense Secret security clearance required at time of hire; U.S. citizenship required. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Proficient knowledge and experience with object-oriented programming, system processes, and scripting languages.
• Knowledge of analytical approaches and demonstrated analytical skills and discipline.
• Ability to use analytical tools to assess system-level MDS kill-chain performance.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a geographically distributed team.
• Ability to propose ideas that improve productivity and efficiency, solicit input, and optimize solutions.
• Ability to learn and apply new information quickly and handle increasing responsibilities and complexity.

Nice To Haves

• Clearance higher than Secret.
• Strong systems engineering or MDS analysis background.
• Demonstrated collaboration and presentation skills.
• System-level interface design and specification development experience.
• Knowledge of the Missile Defense System.
• Working knowledge of SQL, PostgreSQL, Python, Jupyter Notebooks, Tableau, or similar analytical tools.
• Experience in data-science roles or developing tools to support analytical tasks.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Ability to identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Represent SE&IT in support of MDA/DE-SEA and its role within the MDA Joint Analysis Team.
• Perform MDS performance analysis of test data, primarily from MDA Ground Test (HWIL) events; may also support flight tests, real-world events, and Golden Dome for America tests.
• Develop approaches and tools for system-level and element-level performance analysis.
• Produce analysis results and inputs for official SEA test report products.
• Present analysis findings during mission data reviews.
• Work with systems engineering teams, test organizations, warfighters, and element program representatives to ensure tests meet technical intent, assess system capabilities, and characterize behavior.
• Develop, use, and present analytical products to assess strategic and theater/regional system-level performance during ground and flight test events.
• Analyze MDS kill-chain performance, including sensor acquisition, tracking and discrimination; battle manager engagement planning and coordination; warfighter interaction; and interceptor acquisition, tracking and discrimination.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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