Senior Test Engineer, Software Quality Assurance

General Dynamics

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Pittsfield, MA
Salary
$90,000–$100,000 / yr
Posted
61 days ago
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Below market

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This role pays less than 95% of similar roles. Most pay $127,500–$197,750 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $95k versus about $163k 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 1377 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $124,093–$150,385 across 1184 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Test Engineer, Software Quality Assurance

The Sr Test Engineer - Software Quality Assurance joins the Software Quality Assurance organization to perform independent testing throughout the full software development lifecycle. This role involves test development, formal reviews, test execution, and results documentation to support program success from planning through delivery. The successful candidate will develop and maintain software test procedures, test cases, and verification results documentation. Key required skills include experience with test planning, execution, and closeout activities, as well as familiarity with DOORS or similar requirements management tools. The position requires proficiency in waterfall and Agile software development frameworks. This role addresses technical challenges in defense and scientific arenas, specifically supporting mission-critical solutions across ground, sea, air, space, and cyberspace domains for government and commercial clients.

What does a Test Engineer earn?

Median $125289 from 36 postings across 10 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Execute independent software testing throughout the full software development lifecycle.
  • Develop and maintain software test procedures, test cases, and results documentation.
  • Perform test planning, execution, and closeout activities to support program success.
  • Conduct formal software reviews and verification activities.
  • Trace software test cases to specific requirements using tools like DOORS.
  • Document verification results and software quality assurance processes.
  • Identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.

What we're looking for

  • Must have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related Science, Technology, or Mathematics field.
  • Must have 2+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree and 6 months of job-related experience.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen.
  • Must be able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance.
  • Experience with test planning, development, execution, and closeout activities (preferred).
  • Experience developing and maintaining software test procedures, test cases, and test results documentation (preferred).
  • Experience with formal software reviews and verification activities (preferred).
  • Familiarity with DOORS or similar requirements management tools (preferred).

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