Systems Engineer, Entry Level

General Dynamics

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Work type: Hybrid
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Posted: 5 days ago
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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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The Systems Engineer - Entry Level joins the Special Test Equipment team to design qualification and testing environments for system verification throughout the engineering development lifecycle. This role involves developing an emulator for a Space Vehicle used during ground-based Acceptance and Qualification testing. Key responsibilities include generating system test work products, developing diagnostic programs, designing test fixtures, and implementing cost-effective troubleshooting methods for hardware, software, and systems. Candidates must utilize electrical schematic and board layout software like Mentor, Cadence, Eagle, or KiCad, alongside mechanical CAD tools such as CREO, SolidWorks, or AutoCAD. The position requires proficiency with power supplies, multimeters, signal generators, and oscilloscopes to solve complex technical problems in the space domain, ensuring rigorous performance and environmental testing for advanced aerospace products.

What does a Systems Engineer earn?

Median $160000 from 251 postings across 41 companies.

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Artificial Intelligence Blockchain AR/VR Cloud Native Quantum Physics Electrical Engineering Computer Science Mechanical Engineering Mentor Cadence Eagle KiCad CREO SolidWorks AutoCAD Signal Generators Logic Analyzers Oscilloscopes Power Supplies

What you'll do

Generate system test work products by applying appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools.
Develop test and diagnostic programs and design test fixtures and equipment.
Complete specifications and procedures for new products.
Develop functional, environmental, operational, and performance tests on hardware, software, and systems.
Implement cost-effective methods for testing and troubleshooting hardware, software, and systems across all development phases.
Design qualification and testing environments to support system verification throughout the engineering development lifecycle.
Assist in developing an emulator to the Space Vehicle for ground-based acceptance and qualification testing.

What we're looking for

Must have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related Science or Mathematics field.
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Must be able to obtain a Department of Defense TS/SCI clearance within a reasonable amount of time.
Must have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science with some Mechanical Engineering background or experience (preferred).
Must demonstrate a willingness to learn test engineering concepts, principles, and theories.
Must be a forward-thinking self-starter who can grasp and apply new information quickly (preferred).
Must have familiarity with general test equipment such as power supplies, multimeters, and oscilloscopes (preferred).
Must have familiarity with electrical schematic software or mechanical CAD software (preferred).

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