Program Lab Facilities Coordinator

Responsibilities for this Position

Program Lab Facilities Coordinator

ID: 2026-73108

US-VA-Manassas

Required Clearance: Secret

Posted Date: 6/17/2026

Category: Engineering-Other

Employment Type: Full Time

Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.

Basic Qualifications

Requires a Bachelors or Technology degree in Engineering or a related specialized area/field, or equivalent (4 years job-related experience). Requires an additional 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree with 3+ years of job-related experience.

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.

Responsibilities for this Position

Put your engineering talent to the ultimate test. At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we create the technologies, products and services that help our service members, intelligence analysts and first responders keep our nation safe. The work we do is so advanced our teams often redefine whats possible for the world. If you want to be a leader with the company that delivers smart solutions for our nations challenges, this is your opportunity.

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 and everything in between.

We are seeking a highly motivated Hardware Integrator / Test Technician to support the standup and maintenance of development and test labs for the Cybersecurity team supporting U.S. Navy Submarines. Success in this position will require a mix of both technical and social skills. This position requires attention to detail and hands-on purchase, assembly, and standup of computer equipment in both unclassified and classified labs. The candidate will be working with cutting edge tools and technologies for CI/CD. A great work ethic and motivation are essential.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assemble test racks with components, servers, switches, KVMs, etc.
• Cable interconnections within the test rack and external connections to the lab in an organized fashion.
• Build servers with COTS and GOTS software, configure switches, etc.
• Controlling equipment/property movement and tracking (both government and company).
• Support new lab planning (layout, power, cooling, etc) and working with facilities to ensure all needs are met.
• Support Bill of Material generation and lab hardware ordering including lead time tracking.
• Support engineering if/when a hardware issue/failure is identified and working with the vendor/supplier to repair/replace/RMA failed equipment.
• Conduct Informal and Formal Tests as required to validate all planned testable requirements
• Communicate project/program issues to management, as necessary
• Install and checkout IA software as well as provide test and troubleshooting support at other testing site locations.
• Analyze current requirements documentation to develop methods and descriptions for validating requirements through test and other means
• Assist in the development of new test engineering documentation such as test planning documents, test procedures and test reports

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to assemble and test computer equipment is required
• High level of knowledge of Microsoft Office: Microsoft Visio, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Understanding of networking, protocols, e.g. UDP, TCP/IP, ICMP, encryption, etc.
• Demonstrable evidence of an analytical approach to problem solving is a must.
• Must be highly motivated and excellent attention to detail
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic Linux command-line knowledge.
• Ability to read C, C++, and Java source code helpful but not required.
• Degree or work experience in cybersecurity is a benefit.

Education/Experience

• 5+ years of Submarine Combat Control Weapon System experience or
• BS in one of the following disciplines: Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technician or a related field, or
• 5 years experience working in one of these disciplines.
• Cybersecurity certification a plus.

This position requires the applicant to obtain and maintain a DoD Clearance.

What youll experience:

• Technologies that arent just top-notch, theyre often top-secret
• A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring whats next
• Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as its discovered

What you bring to the table:

• Subject matter expert (SME) in one discipline/field and developing working knowledge in adjacent disciplines/fields
• Proficient understanding and application of engineering principles, concepts, practices, and standards

What sets you apart:

• 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

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 $98,891.00 - USD $107,004.00 /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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