Electrical Test Engineer - Entry Level

Responsibilities for this Position

Electrical Test Engineer - Entry Level

ID: 2026-74927

US-MA-Pittsfield

Required Clearance: Secret, obtainable within reasonable time based on requirements

Posted Date: 9/20/2026

Category: Engineering-Hardware

Employment Type: Full Time

Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred 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 an electrical engineer, you'll be part of a cross-functional team designing and developing test solutions for complex electronic subsystems, ensuring mission readiness through robust test interface development and verification activities.

We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences:

• Experience designing test interface hardware (UUTS, cable assemblies, custom fixtures)
• Background in self-test architecture and/or external interface testing
• Proficiency in LabVIEW, Python, or similar test automation tools

What sets you apart:

• Strong foundation in electrical engineering processes, concepts, and test methodologies
• Proficient with electrical engineering concepts and test interface hardware design
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
• Team player who thrives in collaborative environments
• 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 nations 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

While on-site, you will be a part of the Pittsfield, MA team.

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 $77,843.00 - USD $86,358.00 /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

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