The General Dynamics Mission Systems, Space Force MUOS team, has an immediate opening for a Systems Engineering Integration & Test Lead. This position provides an opportunity to further advance the cutting-edge technology that supports some of our nation’s core defense/intelligence services and systems. General Dynamics Mission Systems employees work closely with esteemed customers to develop solutions that allow them to carry out high-stakes national security missions.
What sets you apart:
- Success leading the systems development life cycle with strong proficiency with requirements management and system modeling tools
- Creative thinker motivated to apply technical standards and methodologies to develop solutions
- Collaborative team player with the ability to provide technical leadership and position others for success
- Strong presentation and communications skills with experience in the art of negotiation and the ability to meet challenging customer requirements with win-win solutions
- Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others
- Satellite communications knowledge
- Ground to Satellite communication knowledge
- Ground operations experience
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES AND TASKS
- Plans the technical approach, resources, schedule, budget, and equipment required for testing and evaluating new systems, products and special devices
- Leads the test approach and document system verification throughout the engineering development lifecycle
- Generates system test work products by applying the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools
- Prepares test and diagnostic programs, designs test fixtures and equipment, and completes specifications and procedures for new products
- Leads the development and coordinates functional, environmental, operational, and/or performance tests on hardware, software, and systems
- Leads the 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
- Leads and manage employees
- Leads small technical proposals and contribute to medium sized proposals
- Exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignments
- Manages and ensures the successful completion of major programs and projects
- Works on advanced applications that may result in new business for the company
- Frequent, effective contact with staff of all levels across the company
Serves as consultant to management and customers on projects and major initiatives - Travel may be required
- Security clearance may be required
- Frequent contributions to the development of innovative principles and ideas
- Major contributor to the achievement of business objectives
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Demonstrated use and understanding of test engineering concepts, principles, and theories
- Excellent in Microsoft Office applications
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience with object-oriented programming, system processes, and scripting languages
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
- Ability to think creatively
- Excellent in multi-tasking
- Highly skilled in communicating issues, impacts, and corrective actions
- Demonstrated awareness of business objectives and Engineering's role in achieving
- Recognized internally and/or externally as a subject matter expert (SME) in multiple technical areas
- Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success, meeting, and exceeding personal and team commitments
- Demonstrated understanding and the ability to apply project leadership principles including cost performance, schedule milestones, earned value, cost account management, key performance measures and statistical process controls
- Demonstrated ability to anticipate and shape major market opportunities
Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation
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
While on-site, you will be a part of the Scottsdale, AZ location
