Test Engineer, Comm Systems

General Dynamics

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Groton, CT
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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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TL;DR · Test Engineer, Comm Systems

The Test Engineer - Comm Systems joins the Simulation and Test group within the Strategic Weapons Systems Engineering department. This role focuses on the development of custom simulators that model ship systems and the creation of custom test equipment for construction grooming and facility monitoring. The engineer will perform requirements verification for both US and UK submarine components using formal requirement-based test methods and systems engineering best practices. Daily tasks involve developing software and hardware solutions for tactical and test equipment. Key technologies and languages include Simulink, LabVIEW, and Java, with software deployment on PLCs, embedded systems running Linux, Windows, and real-time operating systems. The work supports the integration of electrical control system elements for ballistic missile tubes on Columbia, Dreadnought, and Ohio class submarines.

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What you'll do

  • Develop custom simulators to model ship system behaviors using Simulink, LabVIEW, or Java.
  • Create custom test equipment used for construction grooming and ship system qualification.
  • Perform requirements verification of SWS components for both US and UK submarine systems.
  • Develop software for hardware ranging from PLCs to embedded systems running Linux and Windows.
  • Design and develop test procedures to support the design certification of simulators and tactical systems.
  • Manage contractor and vendor interfaces to ensure project completion.
  • Integrate government furnished equipment and systems into submarine designs across the full lifecycle.

What we're looking for

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • 2+ years experience managing contractor or vendor interfaces.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance through the Department of Defense.
  • Experience in military (submarine) system development, operations, installation and/or test and evaluation (preferred).
  • Understanding and experience with applying the principles of System Engineering (preferred).
  • SWS/SWSS experience (preferred).
  • Secret Clearance (preferred).
  • Experience presenting technical/programmatic content to stakeholders (preferred).

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