Test Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc•Orlando, FL

5d•$94,056 - $104,343

About The Position

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. As a Senior Test Engineer, you’ll participate in the update and execution of test plans, test procedures and possibly test harnesses for systems of systems. You'll be developing and conducting functional, operational, environmental, and/or performance tests on hardware, software and systems. Utilizing your expert knowledge and understanding of test engineering concepts and principles, the tests you'll define and conduct will ensure proper operation of systems developed in an agile development process.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related Science or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience; or Master's degree, plus 6 months 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.
Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.
Solid knowledge in use and understanding of test engineering concepts, principles, and theories
Solid knowledge and experience with object-oriented programming, system processes and scripting languages
Automated test execution: Ability to select and configure test suites, manage test data, develop and execute unattended runs, monitor results, and distinguish system defects from test-script or environment failures
Openly proposes ideas that enhance productivity and efficiency, solicits input, and optimizes solutions
Strong written and oral communication skills
Strong technical writing abilities

Nice To Haves

Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success, 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
Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

Responsibilities

Develop top-notch deliverable test plans and test procedures
Conduct iterative, structured integration and testing in a lab environment on a scheduled, regular basis
Conduct scenario and performance testing: automate realistic training scenarios, including multiple participants, engagement events, degraded communications, and validation of latency, throughput, and event accuracy
Troubleshoot and report defects: Analyze logs, packet captures, timestamps; reproduce failures; and document actionable defects
Interact with a wide variety of functional representatives during all phases of development
Help troubleshoot and/or gather sufficient data to conduct troubleshooting of issues found
Interact with customer representatives on a regular basis prior to and during formal testing events
Occasionally travel to customer sites for integration, fielding and acceptance testing of hardware and software systems
Document formal test results