Test Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc•Bloomington, MN

21d•$89,501 - $99,290

About The Position

General Dynamics Mission Systems is seeking a Test Engineer to support manufacturing products and execute the test approach while documenting system verification throughout the engineering development lifecycle. The role focuses on testing requirements, troubleshooting failures, investigating yield issues and their root causes, and driving improvement solutions. The engineer will solve test-related issues and collaborate with other engineering disciplines. The position involves generating system test work products using applicable standards, processes, procedures, and tools; developing test and diagnostic programs; designing test fixtures and equipment; and preparing specifications and procedures for new products. The engineer develops functional, environmental, operational, and/or performance tests for hardware, software, and systems, and designs and implements cost-effective methods to test and troubleshoot those products throughout development and manufacturing. The role is with General Dynamics Mission Systems, which develops high-technology solutions, products, and services for defense and scientific missions. Applicants may be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of the work performed at the company’s facilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, a related specialized area, or a related Science or Mathematics field, plus at least 2 years of relevant experience; alternatively, a master’s degree plus 6 months of relevant experience is specified in the basic qualifications.
Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering background sought.
Solid knowledge of test engineering concepts, principles, and theories.
Solid knowledge and experience with object-oriented programming, system processes, and scripting languages.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Applicants selected may be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Nice To Haves

Ability to thrive in collaborative environments and contribute to team success while meeting and exceeding personal and team commitments.
Ability to grasp and apply new information quickly and handle increasing responsibilities with growing complexity.
Commitment to ongoing professional development.
Ability to identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.

Responsibilities

Support manufacturing products by addressing testing requirements.
Troubleshoot failures and investigate yield issues, including root-cause analysis and improvement solutions.
Resolve issues that arise during testing and work with other engineering disciplines to solve problems.
Execute the test approach and document system verification throughout the engineering development lifecycle.
Generate system test work products using appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools.
Develop test and diagnostic programs; design test fixtures and equipment; and complete specifications and procedures for new products.
Develop functional, environmental, operational, and/or performance tests for hardware, software, and systems.
Design, develop, and implement cost-effective methods for testing and troubleshooting hardware, software, and systems across product development and manufacturing.
Propose ideas to improve productivity and efficiency, solicit input, and optimize solutions.
Identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.