Former Fire Control Technician, PCS Tester

General Dynamics

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Work type: On-site
Location: Manassas, VA
Salary: $90,359–$97,771 / yr
Posted: 3 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

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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 · Former Fire Control Technician, PCS Tester

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The PCS Test and Integration Engineer role at GD Mission Systems in Manassas, VA, requires a candidate with a Bachelor's or Technology degree in Engineering plus 2 years of relevant experience. This senior-level position involves developing and executing test plans for the Payload Control System (PCS) to ensure it meets operational requirements within advanced defense systems. Responsibilities include system integration testing, troubleshooting, documentation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Desired skills encompass familiarity with DOORs, automated testing tools, and scripting languages, as well as experience in defense or aerospace industries. Former U.S. Navy Fire Control Technicians with specific submarine experience are highly preferred.

Skills

DOORS Python Scripting Automated testing tools CI/CD PostgreSQL Kubernetes AWS Docker Git JUnit Selenium JIRA Confluence Swagger RESTful APIs JSON XML CICD pipelines SonarQube

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 within defense systems.
Troubleshoot and debug issues in the Payload Control System to maintain functionality.
Document test results and generate comprehensive reports for stakeholders.
Support field testing activities to validate system performance in real-world scenarios.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's or Technology degree in Engineering plus 2+ years of relevant experience.
Proven experience in system testing and validation, preferably within defense/aerospace industries.
Familiarity with Payload Control System integration within larger defense systems.
Strong communication and documentation skills for test results and reports.
Experience as a U.S. Navy Fire Control Technician on specific submarine classes.
Prior work experience with BYG-1, SWFTS, CIS, or CCE systems.
Ability to obtain Department of Defense Secret security clearance.

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