PCS Tester / Test Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type: On-site
Location: Manassas, VA
Salary: $90,833–$100,767 / yr
Posted: 3 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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About General Dynamics

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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TL;DR · PCS Tester / Test Engineer

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The PCS Test and Integration Engineer role at GD Mission Systems in Manassas, VA, involves testing and validating the Payload Control System (PCS), a critical component of advanced defense solutions. This senior-level position requires developing and executing test plans to ensure system functionality and interoperability within larger defense systems. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams, perform troubleshooting, document results, and support field testing while adhering to quality assurance processes. Desired skills include experience in defense or aerospace industries, familiarity with DOORS, automated testing tools, and scripting languages such as Python or Bash. Ideal candidates have a background as a U.S. Navy Fire Control Technician with relevant system experience on Virginia-class submarines.

Skills

DOORS Python Automation Tools Scripting Languages CI/CD PostgreSQL Kubernetes AWS Docker Git JUnit Selenium Jenkins Swagger RESTful APIs JSON XML YAML Mockito

What you'll do

Develop and execute test plans to ensure the PCS meets operational requirements.
Conduct system integration testing for hardware and software components.
Troubleshoot and debug issues within the Payload Control System.
Document test results and generate comprehensive test reports.
Ensure compliance with relevant standards and quality assurance processes.
Support field testing activities as required by project needs.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field plus at least 2 years of relevant experience.
Proven experience in system testing and validation within defense or aerospace industries.
Familiarity with Payload Control System (PCS) integration within larger defense systems.
Strong communication and documentation skills for test results and reports.
Experience with advanced defense systems and various payloads integration.
Proficiency in DOORs, automated testing tools, and scripting languages desired.
Former U.S. Navy Fire Control Technician experience on specific submarine classes preferred.

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