Test Engineer | Space Systems Test (Secret Clearance Required)

General Dynamics Mission Systems•Scottsdale, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Test Engineer supporting the GPSR Space Systems Business, you will be a member of or lead a cross-functional team responsible for Module and System Testing of GPSR Space Systems. You will be part of the GD-MS Scottsdale, AZ Campus and will be required to have a Secret Clearance at time of hire. General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
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.
U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Motivated to drive innovation around design for test architectures, assembly, component selection, and Special Test Equipment (STE) design
Research & Development experience including concept, design, modeling, prototyping, and testing
Collaborative team player committed to ongoing professional development for yourself and others
Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

Responsibilities

Plan Test Readiness Reviews, staffing, environmental testing, and transitions between vibration, thermal-vacuum, and functional test activities.
Understand test procedures, automated scripts, post-processing tools, and test results.
Operate and troubleshoot RF test systems, GPS signal simulators, and supporting test equipment.
Understand system test equipment architecture, interfaces, power delivery, protection circuits, and instrumentation.
Review test data for unit-level changes and long-term trends across production lots.
Verify test equipment configuration, calibration status, and readiness before testing.