Systems Integration and Test (I&T) Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems • McLeansville, NC

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a systems engineer for the Coastal family, you will join a cross-functional team responsible for executing a predetermined, highly complex schedule. The work may involve writing Python scripts in the office, setting up training classrooms overseas, or troubleshooting legacy server racks at remote sites with limited or no internet access. The position is hybrid/flex as desired, with on-site work at the McLeansville, North Carolina facility. Extensive travel, including extended international deployments to remote locations with limited or no outside communication, is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or a related science, engineering, or mathematics field and at least 2 years of relevant experience; or a master's degree and at least 6 months of relevant experience.
• Department of Defense Secret security clearance required at time of hire.
• U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of work performed.
• Experience designing and developing early integration test plans and procedures for embedded hardware and/or software.
• Experience developing lab test equipment strategies based on test design.
• Experience in test equipment design, drafting, and document release.
• Ability to procure parts, assemble test equipment, and integrate it with the system under test.
• Comfort with IT fundamentals, including networking, system administration, hardware setup, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to use or learn communication protocols including I2C, SPI, USB, GPIO, CAN bus, RS232, one-wire, and RS485.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and troubleshoot problems to the component level.
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively, including extended international deployments to remote locations with limited or no outside communication.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others.

Nice To Haves

• Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop early integration test plans and procedures to verify hardware and/or software for embedded systems.
• Develop strategies for lab test equipment requirements based on test design.
• Design, draft, and release test equipment documents.
• Procure parts, assemble test equipment, and integrate it with the system under test.
• Troubleshoot equipment, test software, or product failures and implement solutions.
• Identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.
• Pursue ongoing professional development for yourself and others.
• Travel extensively, including extended international deployments to remote locations with limited or no outside communication.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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