Senior Engineering Support Specialist

Bachelor’s or Technology degree in Engineering or a related specialized area/field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience, plus 2 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
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.

Job Requisition: Tester for the Payload Control System (PCS)

Job Summary:
The PCS Test and Integration Engineer will be responsible for testing and validating the Payload Control System (PCS), a critical component of our advanced defense solutions. The PCS supports various payloads, ensuring operational effectiveness and integration within broader systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and execute test plans and procedures for the PCS to ensure it meets operational requirements and performance standards.
• Conduct system integration testing, including hardware and software components, to validate system functionality and interoperability within larger defense systems.
• Perform system troubleshooting and debugging to identify and resolve issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software developers, systems engineers, and other test engineers, to ensure comprehensive test coverage and effective issue resolution.
• Document test results, generate test reports, and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards, regulations, and quality assurance processes.
• Support field testing and validation activities as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Technology degree in Engineering or a related specialized area/field, or equivalent
  combination of education and relevant work experience, plus 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree.
• Proven experience in system testing and validation, preferably within defense or aerospace industries.
• Familiarity with the Payload Control System and integration within larger defense systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Desired Skills:

• Experience with advanced defense systems.
• Knowledge of various payloads and their integration.
• Proficiency in DOORs, automated testing tools, and scripting languages.

Additional Responsibilities:

• 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.

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 of Science or Technology degree, a related specialized area or field (or equivalent experience) plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience;
• Demonstrate narrowly focused in-depth technical level of practical operational process knowledge in a specific engineering area.
• Demonstrate technical competence in the setup, monitoring, and documentation of experiments and/or lab equipment.
• Strong grasp of Navy maintenance procedures and philosophies, especially for combat systems.
• Openly proposes ideas that enhance productivity and efficiency, solicits input, and optimizes solutions.

What sets you apart:

• Former U.S. Navy Fire Control Technician (FT) with experience on Virginia, Seawolf, Ohio, or 688-class submarines.
• Prior experience working with BYG-1, SWFTS, CIS, or CCE systems.
• Creative thinking with the ability to multi-task.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success.

About Us:
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.

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!

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