Sr Test Engineer - Cape Canaveral Florida

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc

Cape Canaveral, FL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$86,091–$93,154 Per Year
SKILLS
Acceptance Testing, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Computer Networks, Continuous Improvement, Control Systems, Corrective Action, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Documentation, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Drawing, Field Trials, Fire Suppression/Control, Government, Hardware Administration, Identify Issues, Instrumentation, Integration Testing, Laboratory Operations, Laboratory Testing, Linux Administration, Mechanical Engineering, Microsoft Windows System Administration, Operational Strategy, Operational Support, Operations Processes, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Product Demonstration, Quality Assurance Methodology, Root Cause Analysis, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Software Administration, Software Configuration Management, Software Installation, Software Upgrades, System Integration (SI), Systems Administration/Management, Systems Engineering, Team Player, Technical Support, Technical Writing, Telemetry, Testing, United States Citizen, United States Navy (USN)
LOCATION
Cape Canaveral, FL
POSTED
3 days ago

Basic 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.

 

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

At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we create the technologies, products, and services that help our nation's heroes keep our nation safe. Our engineers support one of the nation's most critical strategic deterrence programs by developing, integrating, testing, and sustaining advanced guidance and telemetry systems used in support of the U.S. Navy Strategic Weapons System.

 

As a Senior Support Engineer II, you will become part of the engineering team responsible for supporting the Pod Ground Control (PGC) System, the primary ground control and test system used during missile guidance system development, integration, verification, and flight test operations.

 

This position offers an excellent opportunity for engineers who enjoy solving technical problems, working with hardware and software, supporting mission operations, and collaborating with government and industry partners in a fast-paced engineering environment.

What you’ll experience:

  • Working on one of the nation's highest priority strategic defense programs.
  • Supporting real-world missile guidance and telemetry testing.
  • Hands-on interaction with complex hardware, software, networking, and instrumentation systems.
  • Working alongside experienced systems, software, electrical, and mechanical engineers.
  • Supporting engineering activities from laboratory integration through operational field testing.
  • Opportunities to contribute to next-generation guidance and control technologies.

What you bring to the table:

  • Minimum of 2 years of engineering or technical support experience.
  • Experience troubleshooting complex hardware/software systems.
  • Understanding of system integration and engineering test methodologies.
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, interface documentation, and technical specifications.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating within multidisciplinary teams.
  • Ability to support occasional off-site testing and customer operations.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Linux or Windows system administration
  • Computer networking
  • Data acquisition systems
  • Software installation and system configuration
  • Scripting languages
  • Experience supporting Strategic Systems Programs (SSP), Guidance Systems, Telemetry, Fire Control Systems, or missile test operations

What sets you apart:

 

  • Passion for solving difficult problems.
  • Enjoys working with hardware as much as software.
  • Ability to rapidly diagnose problems under schedule pressure.
  • Initiative to improve processes through automation, AI, and continuous improvement.
  • Collaborative mindset with the ability to build strong working relationships across engineering disciplines and customer organizations.

Key Responsibilities:

 

  • Support operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and sustainment of the Pod Ground Control (PGC) System.
  • Develop, execute, and document engineering test procedures and operational checkouts.
  • Support laboratory, ground test, and flight test activities by configuring equipment and resolving technical issues during mission operations.
  • Diagnose hardware, software, network, and interface problems while identifying root cause and implementing corrective actions.
  • Support system upgrades, software installations, configuration management activities, and equipment modernization efforts.
  • Generate engineering documentation including:
    • Test Procedures
    • Test Reports
    • Operational Procedures
  • Support customer demonstrations, training events, and operational readiness activities.
  • Travel periodically in support of customer operations, field testing, and flight test events.
  • Identify opportunities to leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI), automation, and digital engineering tools to improve engineering efficiency and operational effectiveness.

 

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 $86,091.00 - USD $93,154.00 /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

About the Company

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General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc

At General Dynamics Mission Systems, employees share a common mission to be a trusted partner to the U.S. defense, intelligence and homeland security communities.

Whether you're working on the internal systems of a new ship strategic to the U.S. Navy's role in keeping sea lanes open, developing a camera system for the U.S. Army to protect our forces or helping the Department of Homeland Security coordinate defense against and response to cyber attacks, you'll share a sense of duty and patriotism common to all General Dynamics employees.

When you join General Dynamics, you'll become part of a culture that nurtures innovation. We encourage our professionals to challenge the conventional way of doing things. And we motivate our employees to solve tough customer problems by promoting and sharing new ideas.

Join a team that's dedicated to what matters most. Build your career at General Dynamics today.

General Dynamics Mission Systems is a business unit of General Dynamics. Headquartered in Falls Church, Va., General Dynamics employs approximately 91,000 people worldwide. The company is a market leader in business aviation; land and expeditionary combat systems, armaments and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and information systems and technologies.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Aerospace and Defense
FOUNDED
1952
WEBSITE
https://gdmissionsystems.com