Senior Test Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type
On-site
Location
Cape Canaveral, FL
Salary
$86,091–$93,154 / yr
Posted
58 days ago
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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 · Senior Test Engineer

As a Sr Test Engineer - Cape Canaveral Florida, you will join the engineering team responsible for supporting the Pod Ground Control system. This critical ground control and test system is utilized during missile guidance system development, integration, verification, and flight test operations. You will perform day-to-day tasks including troubleshooting complex hardware, software, networking, and instrumentation systems while developing and documenting engineering test procedures and operational checkouts. Your work involves supporting laboratory integration, ground tests, and flight test activities to ensure the reliability of guidance and telemetry systems. The role requires proficiency in system integration methodologies, interpreting technical specifications, and potentially utilizing Linux or Windows administration, data acquisition systems, scripting languages, and Robot.Framework. You will solve technical problems within a high-priority strategic defense program involving missile guidance and telemetry testing for naval weapons.

What you'll do

  • Support the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and sustainment of the Pod Ground Control (PGC) System.
  • Develop, execute, and document engineering test procedures and operational checkouts.
  • Configure equipment and resolve technical issues during laboratory, ground, and flight test activities.
  • Diagnose hardware, software, network, and interface problems to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
  • Perform system upgrades, software installations, configuration management, and equipment modernization efforts.
  • Generate technical documentation including test procedures, reports, and operational procedures.
  • Support customer demonstrations, training events, and operational readiness activities.
  • Identify opportunities to improve engineering efficiency through automation, AI, and digital engineering tools.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's or Technology degree in Engineering or a related field, or a Master's degree.
  • Minimum of 2 years of engineering or technical support experience.
  • Active Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire.
  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • Experience troubleshooting complex hardware/software systems and understanding of system integration and test methodologies.
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, interface documentation, and technical specifications.
  • Linux or Windows system administration, computer networking, data acquisition systems, and scripting languages (preferred).
  • Experience with Strategic Systems Programs, Guidance Systems, Telemetry, Fire Control Systems, or missile test operations (preferred).

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