Senior Test Engineer

Responsibilities for this Position

Senior Test Engineer

ID: 2026-70594
USA-RI-Middletown
Required Clearance: Secret, obtainable within reasonable time based on requirements
Posted Date: 2/5/2026
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 Master's degree and 6 months of job-related experience.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after 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

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and execute test plans and procedures for the PCS to ensure it meets operational requirements and performance standards.
• Conduct system integration testing, including hardware and software components, to validate system functionality and interoperability within larger defense systems.
• Perform system troubleshooting and debugging to identify and resolve issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software developers, systems engineers, and other test engineers, to ensure comprehensive test coverage and effective issue resolution.
• Document test results, generate test reports, and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards, regulations, and quality assurance processes.
• Support field testing and validation activities as required.

Desired Skills:

• Experience with advanced defense systems.
• Knowledge of various payloads and their integration.
• Proficiency in DOORs, automated testing tools, and scripting languages.

Additional Responsibilities:

• • Generation of system test work products by applying the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools.
  • Development of test and diagnostic programs, designs test fixtures and equipment, and completes specifications and procedures for new products.
  • Development of functional, environmental, operational, and/or performance tests on hardware, software, and systems.

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

What you bring to the table:

• A Bachelors degree in Engineering, a related specialized area or field (or equivalent experience) plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree
• 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
• Openly proposes ideas that enhance productivity and efficiency, solicits input, and optimizes solutions

What sets you apart:

• 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

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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