Advanced Test Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type: On-site
Location: Huntsville, AL
Salary: $111,123–$123,278 / yr
Posted: 13 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

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The Advanced Test Engineer joins the SE&I Test Analyst team to support the MDA Joint Analysis Team. This role involves performing Missile Defense System performance analysis on test data from the MDA Ground Test program, flight test events, and Golden Dome for America tests. The engineer will develop tools and approaches to execute system-level and element-level performance analysis, producing results for official test report products and presenting findings during mission data reviews. Key responsibilities include collaborating with systems engineering teams and warfighters to characterize behaviors and assess system capabilities. Required skills include systems engineering test analysis, object-oriented programming, and scripting languages. Desired technical proficiencies include SQL, PostgreSQL, Python, Jupiter Notebooks, and Tableau to analyze the kill chain, including sensor acquisition, tracking, discrimination, and engagement coordination.

Skills

Systems Engineering Python SQL PostgreSQL Jupiter Notebooks Tableau Object-Oriented Programming Scripting System Analysis System Level Testing HWIL AI

What you'll do

Perform performance analysis of test data generated from Missile Defense System ground and flight tests.
Develop tools and approaches to execute system-level and element-level performance analysis.
Produce analysis results and inputs for official SEA test report products.
Present analytical findings and results during mission data reviews.
Coordinate with systems engineering teams and warfighters to ensure tests meet technical intent.
Assess system capabilities and characterize behaviors of the Missile Defense System kill chain.
Utilize analytical tools to evaluate sensor acquisition, tracking, discrimination, and engagement planning.

What we're looking for

U.S. citizenship is required.
Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related Science or Mathematics field plus 5 years of relevant experience is required.
Master's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience is required.
Experience performing systems engineering test analysis for the Missile Defense System is required.
Experience documenting and presenting analysis findings is required.
Proficiency in object-oriented programming, system processes, and scripting languages is required.
Higher security clearance is preferred.

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