Sr Test Engineer (DoD mfg)

General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems•Lincoln, NE

About The Position

Develops and implements robust methods and procedures for process control, improvements, testing, and inspection to ensure products meet design requirements and function as intended. Manages multiple testing build projects, including planning, budgeting, resource allocation, and risk assessments. Designs, installs, and validates advanced testing equipment, such as servo-hydraulic and data acquisition systems, and ensures compliance with relevant standards like ASTM and ISO. Uses specialized test systems, including MTS and DEWESoft, and innovates new testing methods to continuously improve processes. Works closely with program representatives to resolve testing issues, drive corrective actions, and support supplier quality improvement initiatives. The role requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in its discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines. It solves complex problems independently with minimal guidance, may lead projects or project steps, serves as a resource for less-experienced colleagues, and exercises discretion and judgment. The position also mentors technicians and junior engineers in product testing, data analysis, and troubleshooting, and fosters collaboration across multidisciplinary teams to align testing with program goals. This safety-sensitive position requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities and may involve standing for long periods, working indoors and outdoors in changing climates, and operating machinery. Travel of up to 25% is likely.

Requirements

Associate's degree and 5–7 years of experience.
Engineering degree required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Knowledge and skills in conformance testing, product testing, test engineering, quality standard development, bug/defect identification, industry standards, test documentation, bug tracking software, and software testing tools.
Oral and written communication skills.
Critical-thinking and analytical-thinking skills.
Ability to meet the position's physical requirements, including regular movement throughout facilities and potentially standing for long periods, working indoors and outdoors in changing climates, and operating machinery.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

Interact with other engineering groups to define, document, analyze, perform, and interpret tests for products, systems, components, or modifications.
Participate in final system integration and validation to identify functional problems.
Define internal quality control standards and maintain reliability programs.
Create, document, and analyze complex test cases and provide feedback and recommendations for product or design changes.
Ensure testing procedures comply with required industry-specific standards.
Identify chronic or systemic testing problems and develop and implement process improvements.
Coordinate with vendors or suppliers to modify or develop testing for components or other parts.
Manage testing build projects, including planning, budgeting, resource allocation, and risk assessments.
Design, install, and validate advanced testing equipment, including servo-hydraulic and data acquisition systems.
Use specialized test systems, including MTS and DEWESoft, and develop new testing methods to improve processes.
Work with program representatives to resolve testing issues, implement corrective actions, and support supplier quality improvement initiatives.
Mentor technicians and junior engineers in product testing, data analysis, and troubleshooting.
Foster collaboration across multidisciplinary teams to align testing with program goals.