Senior Test Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc•Bloomington, MN

About The Position

Help make the technologies, products and services that make a difference. That’s the opportunity that’s waiting for you at General Dynamics Mission Systems. We help our nation’s heroes keep our nation safe by creating solutions so advanced, they redefine innovation for the world. It’s an amazing challenge. And it’s waiting for you now. We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers’ missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar space and everything in between. Working successfully within a team, the Senior Test Engineer will execute the test approach and document system verification throughout the engineering development lifecycle. This will entail assisting in the following areas: Generation of system test work products by applying the appropriate standards, processes, procedures and tools Development of test and diagnostic programs, designs test fixtures and equipment, and completes specifications and procedures for new products Development of functional, environmental, operational, and/or performance tests on hardware, software, and systems Design, development and implementation of cost-effective methods of testing and troubleshooting of hardware, software and systems for all phases of product development and manufacturing. You will be supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) programs for Manufacturing You will be in charge of Design for Manufacturing Test Setting up test equipment Improving test yield Repairing test equipment Setting up troubleshooting tools for the technicians.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related Science or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience; or Master's degree, plus 6 months of relevant experience.
Solid knowledge in use and understanding of test engineering concepts, principles, and theories.
Solid knowledge and experience with object-oriented programming, system processes and scripting languages.
Openly proposes ideas that enhance productivity and efficiency, solicits input, and optimizes solutions.

Nice To Haves

Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success, meeting and exceeding personal and team commitments.
Ability to grasp and apply new information quickly and handle increasing responsibilities with growing complexity.
Commitment to ongoing professional development.
Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.

Responsibilities

Execute the test approach and document system verification throughout the engineering development lifecycle.
Generate system test work products by applying the appropriate standards, processes, procedures and tools.
Develop test and diagnostic programs, design test fixtures and equipment, and complete specifications and procedures for new products.
Develop functional, environmental, operational, and/or performance tests on hardware, software, and systems.
Design, develop and implement cost-effective methods of testing and troubleshooting of hardware, software and systems for all phases of product development and manufacturing.
Support New Product Introduction (NPI) programs for Manufacturing.
Be in charge of Design for Manufacturing Test.
Set up test equipment.
Improve test yield.
Repair test equipment.
Set up troubleshooting tools for the technicians.