Special Test Equipment Engineer

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field. Also requires 2+ years of job-related experience or a Master's degree.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense TS/SCI security clearance is preferred at time of hire. Candidates must be able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance within a reasonable amount of time from date 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.

ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:

Help make the technologies, products and services that make a difference. That’s the opportunity that’s waiting for you at General Dynamics Mission Systems. We help our nation’s heroes keep our nation safe by creating solutions so advanced, they redefine innovation for the world. It’s an amazing challenge. And it’s waiting for you now.

We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers’ missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar space, and everything in between.

Working successfully within a team, the STE (Special Test Equipment) Test Engineer will help design the qualification and testing environments to aide in system verification throughout the engineering development lifecycle. Essentially this team develops an emulator to the Space Vehicle which will be used on the ground in support of Acceptance and Qualification testing. This will entail assisting in the following areas:

• Generation of system test work products by applying the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools
• Development of test and diagnostic programs, designs test fixtures and equipment, and completes specifications and procedures for new products
• Development of functional, environmental, operational, and/or performance tests on hardware, software, and systems
• Design, development and implementation of cost-effective methods of testing and troubleshooting of hardware, software, and systems for all phases of product development and manufacturing

What you’ll experience:

• Technologies that aren’t just top-notch, they’re often top-secret
• A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what’s next
• Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it’s discovered

What you bring to the table:

• A bachelor’s degree in in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science with some Mechanical Engineering background or experience. Also requires 2+ years of job-related experience or a Master's degree.
• Willingness to learn test engineering concepts, principles, and theories
• Forward thinking and self-starter

What sets you apart:

• Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success, meeting, and exceeding personal and team commitments
• Ability to grasp and apply new information quickly and handle increasing responsibilities with growing complexity
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Attention to detail and highly organized
• Familiarity with general test equipment:
• Power Supplies, Multimeters, Signal Generators, Signal/Logic Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, etc
• Specific software applications familiarity:
• Electrical schematic/board layout software such as Mentor, Cadence, Eagle or KiCad
• Mechanical CAD software such as CREO, SolidWorks, AutoCAD
• Microsoft tools suite

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 is on-site, with some Hybrid/Flex.
While on-site, you will be a part of the Scottsdale team.

At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we rise to the challenge each day to ensure the safety of those that lead, serve, and protect the world we live in. We do this by making the world’s most advanced defense platforms even smarter. Our engineers redefine what’s possible and our manufacturing team brings it to life, building the brains behind the brawn on submarines, ships, combat vehicles, aircraft, satellites, and other advanced systems.

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with this shared sense of purpose, committed to a diverse and exciting employee experience that drives innovation and creates a community where all feel welcome and a part of something amazing.

We offer highly competitive benefits and a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. To see more about our benefits, visit https://gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran