Space Force Test Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc•Scottsdale, AZ

6d•$72,818 - $80,782•Hybrid

About The Position

The Space Force Integration & Test Engineer position, working with our Development Integration & Test (DIT) Team, requires a candidate capable of getting a DOD Secret clearance and has limited experience with system integration and verification, preferably including ground-system testing. Candidates should have the desire to learn software integration concepts, the ability to analyze and break down requirements, and willingness to learn how to develop test plans and test procedure documentation. Responsibilities include test execution, troubleshooting, and developing test automation scripts. Familiarity with satellite operations and ground operations, along with Linux experience, is preferred. 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 Space Force Integration & 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related Science or Mathematics field.
Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred 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.
limited experience with system integration and verification, preferably including ground-system testing.
desire to learn software integration concepts
ability to analyze and break down requirements
willingness to learn how to develop test plans and test procedure documentation
A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, a related specialized area or field, or equivalent experience
Clear understanding of test engineering concepts, principles, and theories
Clear understanding of object-oriented programming, system processes and scripting languages

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with satellite operations and ground operations
Linux experience

Responsibilities

test execution
troubleshooting
developing test automation scripts
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