About this role
Basic Qualifications
Education Requirements:
Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field. Also requires 2+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree and 6 months of job-related experience. Agile experience preferred,
Clearance Requirements:
Ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.
Responsibilities for this Position
ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:
As a Software Test Engineer for Airborne Systems, you’ll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for airborne computers that process and display mission data in the cockpit, to crypto products for identifying friendly aircraft, and weapon control systems that enable the launch and control of precision guided weapons, we work to ensure the world's most advanced aircraft maintain air superiority and information dominance.
We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences:
- Experience in C, C++, and Python, particularly in developing or automating tests for complex systems.
- Operating Systems knowledge, with Linux or RTOS experience preferred, including scripting and debugging in test environments.
- Experience with performing requirements analysis to derive and verify testable requirements, contributing to comprehensive system test coverage.
- Experience writing clear and detailed test descriptions, procedures, and plans for requirements-based system testing.
What sets you apart:
- Strong understanding of requirements-based testing, with a proven ability to analyze requirements and design comprehensive test cases and procedures to validate them.
- Experience in requirements traceability, ensuring that all system-level test cases are mapped to specific requirements and that no coverage gaps exist.
- Experience with test leadership, including planning, executing, and documenting system-level and validation testing activities.
- Willingness to work with hardware specifications and leverage hardware interfaces in the composition of comprehensive system-level test strategies.
- Creative thinker with a strong interest in participating in the system testing life cycle, including requirements analysis, test case design, execution, and defect resolution.
- Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others, with a focus on advancing system-level and requirements-based testing practices.
Our Commitment to You:
- An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
- Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s security.
- Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule).
- Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more.
- See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits
Workplace Options:This position will be fully on-site. While on-site, you will be a part of the GDMS Bloomington (MN) facility.
Salary Note
This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.Combined Salary Range
USD $100,153.00 - USD $105,631.00 /Yr.Company Overview
General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
Other facts
About General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc
At General Dynamics Mission Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, we develop mission critical C4ISR solutions across the land, sea, air, space and cyber domains, but that doesn’t tell our whole story.
When downed pilots are isolated in enemy territory, our equipment gives them a lifeline to call home. When a student opens a textbook to learn about the universe, they’re looking at data and pictures sent using our technology. When the government needs to share crucial top-secret information, our products help them keep this information out of the wrong hands. When sailors need to locate underwater mines, our technology allows them to find explosives with unmanned underwater vehicles.
Delivering C4ISR technology is what we do but we think why we do it is more important.
What you'll do
- As a Software Test Engineer, you will be part of a cross-functional team responsible for airborne systems that process and display mission data. Your role will involve ensuring comprehensive system test coverage and validating requirements through detailed testing procedures.
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