Space Force Test Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type: Hybrid
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Salary: $72,818–$80,782 / yr
Posted: 3 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $158k

This role $77k

$59k most similar roles pay here $199k

This role pays less than 99% of similar roles. Most pay $130,500–$185,861 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $77k versus about $158k for comparable roles.

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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.

General Dynamics currently has 1231 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Space Force Test Engineer

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The Space Force Test Engineer joins the Development Integration & Test team to execute test approaches and document system verification throughout the engineering development lifecycle. This role involves generating system test work products, developing test and diagnostic programs, designing test fixtures, and creating specifications for new products. The engineer will develop functional, environmental, operational, and performance tests on hardware, software, and systems while implementing cost-effective troubleshooting methods across all manufacturing phases. Key responsibilities include test execution and the development of automation scripts. Candidates should possess a background in engineering or related sciences, with knowledge of object-oriented programming, scripting languages, and Linux. The role focuses on solving complex technical challenges within the domain of satellite operations and ground systems to ensure successful mission execution across space and ground domains.

Skills

System Integration Test Automation Linux Object-Oriented Programming Scripting Languages Artificial Intelligence Cloud Native Blockchain AR/VR Quantum Physics RF ground-system testing Satellite Operations

What you'll do

Execute test plans and document system verification throughout the engineering development lifecycle.
Develop test and diagnostic programs for hardware, software, and integrated systems.
Design and build test fixtures and equipment to support new product specifications.
Create functional, environmental, operational, and performance tests for various technologies.
Develop automation scripts to streamline testing processes and troubleshooting.
Analyze and break down complex requirements into actionable test procedures.
Implement cost-effective methods for troubleshooting hardware and software across all manufacturing phases.
Generate system test work products using established standards, processes, and tools.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, a related Science field, or Mathematics.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance.
Limited experience with system integration and verification (preferred).
Experience with ground-system testing (preferred).
Familiarity with satellite operations, ground operations, and Linux (preferred).
Understanding of test engineering concepts, object-oriented programming, and scripting languages.
Ability to analyze requirements, develop test plans, and write test procedure documentation.

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