Responsibilities for this Position Senior Test Engineer
ID: 2026-71380 US-VA-Manassas
Required Clearance: Secret
Posted Date: 3/11/2026
Category: Engineering-Other
Employment Type: Full Time
Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.
Basic Qualifications
Requires a Bachelors degree in Engineering, or a related Science, Technology or Mathematics field. Also requires 2+ years of job-related experience, or a Masters degree and 6 months of job-related experience.
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:: 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.
Responsibilities for this Position
Job Summary: The PCS Test Engineer will be responsible for developing, executing, and documenting comprehensive teststrategies for the Payload Control System (PCS), a critical component of our advanced defense solutions. The PCSsupports various payloads, ensuring operational effectiveness and integration within broader systems. This roleincludes systems engineering tasking to support overall system development and integration efforts.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop, implement, and execute test plans, test cases, and test procedures for the PCS to ensure it meetsoperational requirements and performance standards
Design and execute functional, integration, regression, and performance tests for hardware and softwarecomponents
Perform system troubleshooting, debugging, and root cause analysis to identify and resolve defects
Develop and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks to improve test efficiency and coverage
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software developers, systems engineers, and other testengineers, to ensure comprehensive test coverage and effective defect resolution
Document test results, track defects, generate test reports, and communicate findings to stakeholders
Develop test fixtures, equipment specifications, and diagnostic programs for new products
Ensure compliance with relevant standards, regulations, and quality assurance processes
Support field testing and validation activities as required
Support systems engineering activities including requirements analysis, system design reviews, technicaldocumentation, and interface coordination as needed
Qualifications:
Bachelors or Technology degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related specialized area/field, orequivalent combination of education and relevant work experience, plus 2 years of relevant experience; orMasters degree
Proven experience in software/system testing and validation, preferably within defense or aerospaceindustries
Strong understanding of test methodologies, test design techniques, and quality assurance best practices
Familiarity with the Payload Control System and integration within larger defense systems
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and documentation skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
Desired Skills:
Experience with advanced defense systems and combat system testing
Knowledge of various payloads and their integration
Proficiency in DOORS, automated testing tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, pytest)
Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell)
Familiarity with defect tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, Bugzilla)
Knowledge of Navy maintenance procedures and philosophies, especially for combat systems
Experience with systems engineering processes, requirements management, and technical documentation
What sets you apart:
Former U.S. Navy Fire Control Technician (FT) with experience on Virginia, Seawolf, Ohio, or 688-classsubmarines
Prior experience working with BYG-1, SWFTS, CIS, or CCE systems
Creative thinking with the ability to multi-task
Commitment to ongoing professional development
Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success
What youll experience:
Technologies that arent just top-notch, theyre often top-secret
A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring whats next
Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as its discovered
About Us:
Help make the technologies, products, and services that make a difference. Thats the opportunity thats waitingfor you at General Dynamics Mission Systems. We help our nations heroes keep our nation safe by creatingsolutions so advanced, they redefine innovation for the world.
Our Commitment to You:
An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development
Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nationssecurity
Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits,health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more
See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits
Salary Note
This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.
Combined Salary Range
USD $85,239.00 - USD $94,562.00 /Yr.
Company Overview
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. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
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