Software Test Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems • MN-Bloomington, MN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Software Test Engineer for Airborne Systems, you’ll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for airborne computers that process and display mission data in the cockpit, to crypto products for identifying friendly aircraft, and weapon control systems that enable the launch and control of precision guided weapons, we work to ensure the world's most advanced aircraft maintain air superiority and information dominance. We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences: Experience in C, C++, and Python, particularly in developing or automating tests for complex systems. Operating Systems knowledge, with Linux or RTOS experience preferred, including scripting and debugging in test environments. Experience with performing requirements analysis to derive and verify testable requirements, contributing to comprehensive system test coverage. Experience writing clear and detailed test descriptions, procedures, and plans for requirements-based system testing. What sets you apart: Strong understanding of requirements-based testing, with a proven ability to analyze requirements and design comprehensive test cases and procedures to validate them. Experience in requirements traceability, ensuring that all system-level test cases are mapped to specific requirements and that no coverage gaps exist. Experience with test leadership, including planning, executing, and documenting system-level and validation testing activities. Willingness to work with hardware specifications and leverage hardware interfaces in the composition of comprehensive system-level test strategies. Creative thinker with a strong interest in participating in the system testing life cycle, including requirements analysis, test case design, execution, and defect resolution. Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success. Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others, with a focus on advancing system-level and requirements-based testing practices. Our Commitment to You: 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

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field.
• Requires 2+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree and 6 months of job-related experience.
• 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

• Agile experience preferred
• Experience in C, C++, and Python, particularly in developing or automating tests for complex systems.
• Operating Systems knowledge, with Linux or RTOS experience preferred, including scripting and debugging in test environments.
• Experience with performing requirements analysis to derive and verify testable requirements, contributing to comprehensive system test coverage.
• Experience writing clear and detailed test descriptions, procedures, and plans for requirements-based system testing.
• Strong understanding of requirements-based testing, with a proven ability to analyze requirements and design comprehensive test cases and procedures to validate them.
• Experience in requirements traceability, ensuring that all system-level test cases are mapped to specific requirements and that no coverage gaps exist.
• Experience with test leadership, including planning, executing, and documenting system-level and validation testing activities.
• Willingness to work with hardware specifications and leverage hardware interfaces in the composition of comprehensive system-level test strategies.
• Creative thinker with a strong interest in participating in the system testing life cycle, including requirements analysis, test case design, execution, and defect resolution.
• Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others, with a focus on advancing system-level and requirements-based testing practices.

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.

What This Job Offers

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