Test Engineer (Mid-Level)

General Dynamics

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Work type: On-site
Location: Springfield, VA
Salary: $127,075–$171,925 / yr
Posted: 54 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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 1363 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Test Engineer (Mid-Level)

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The Test Engineer (Mid-Level) joins the professional engineering team to ensure mission-critical systems meet stringent functional, performance, and security requirements for Department of Defense customers. In this role, you will define and execute test plans, develop automated scripts, and perform manual and automated testing to validate software functionality. You will manage automated test pipelines in CI/CD environments, conduct system validation, log defects, and maintain traceability matrices. Key technologies and tools include Selenium, JUnit, Postman, JMeter, Cypress, Jenkins, and GitLab CI. You will also utilize scripting languages like Python, Bash, and PowerShell. The work involves supporting warfighters by delivering high-assurance systems within Agile and DevSecOps frameworks, ensuring compliance across classified and unclassified networks while driving early bug detection and continuous testing practices.

What does a Test Engineer earn?

Median $124050 from 36 postings across 10 companies.

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Skills

Automated Testing Selenium JUnit Postman JMeter Cypress CI/CD Jenkins GitLab CI Agile DevSecOps Python Bash PowerShell REST Assured LoadRunner Gatling TestRail Zephyr qTest Nessus OWASP ZAP Burp Suite STIG RMF

What you'll do

Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and scripts for functional, regression, integration, performance, and security testing.
Perform manual and automated testing using tools such as Selenium, JUnit, Postman, JMeter, and Cypress.
Implement and manage automated test pipelines in CI/CD environments like Jenkins or GitLab CI.
Conduct system validation, log defects, and support triage and resolution efforts with engineering teams.
Create and maintain traceability matrices to ensure complete coverage of all system requirements.
Support test readiness reviews, audits, and stakeholder demonstrations using clear test evidence and metrics.
Participate in test data creation and environment setup for both classified and unclassified networks.
Maintain thorough documentation for test procedures, findings, and quality metrics to support accreditation.

What we're looking for

Must possess a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
Must be able to obtain a Top Secret SCI + Polygraph clearance.
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
5 to 10 years of experience in software testing, quality assurance, or related roles.
Must be able to develop and execute test plans, test cases, and automated scripts.
Must perform manual and automated testing using tools like Selenium, JUnit, Postman, JMeter, or Cypress.
Security+, ISTQB, or Certified JMeter Performance Tester certifications (preferred).

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