General Dynamics Mission Systems · 18 hours ago
Software Test Engineer
General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions. As a Software Test Engineer for Airborne Systems, you will be a member of a cross-functional team responsible for airborne computers and systems that ensure the world's most advanced aircraft maintain air superiority.
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Responsibilities
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
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
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
Qualification
Required
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field
Requires 2+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree and 6 months of job-related experience
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
Preferred
Agile experience preferred
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
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
Benefits
401k matching
Flex time off
Paid parental leave
Healthcare benefits
Health & wellness programs
Employee resource and social groups
Company
General Dynamics Mission Systems
General Dynamics Mission Systems designs and delivers critical systems and products for defense and cybersecurity customers. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.
Funding
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2026-01-17
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