Systems Integration and Test (I&T) Engineer

Responsibilities for this Position

Systems Integration and Test (I&T) Engineer

ID: 2026-73884

US-NC-McLeansville

Required Clearance: Secret

Posted Date: 7/30/2026

Category: Engineering-Other

Employment Type: Full Time

Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus 6 months of relevant 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

ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES: As a systems engineer for the Coastal family, youll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for the execution of a predetermined and highly complex schedule with some of the best engineering minds around.

We encourage you to apply if you have any of these experiences interest you: One week you might be writing Python scripts in the office, the next you could be overseas setting up a training classroom, or troubleshooting a legacy server rack at a remote site with no internet.

What sets you apart:

• Designed and developed early integration test plans and procedures to verify hardware and/or software for embedded systems.
• Developed strategies for what is required for lab test equipment based on test design.
• Experience in test equipment design, drafting, and releasing of documents. Procure the parts, assembly the test equipment, and integrate with the system under test (SUT).
• Comfort with IT fundamentals: networking, system administration, hardware setup and troubleshooting.
• Experience in or ability to learn communication protocols to include I2C, Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI), USB, General-purpose Input/Output (GPIOs), Controller Area Network (CAN bus), Recommended Standard 232 (RS232), one-wire, Recommended Standard 485 (RS485).
• Ability to read electrical schematics and troubleshoot problems down to the component level.
• Can troubleshoot equipment, test software, or product failures as required and implement solutions.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively, including extended international deployments to remote locations with limited or no outside communication.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others.
• 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 Hybrid/Flex as desired.

While on-site, you will be a part of the McLeansville, NC facility.

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 $95,384.00 - USD $105,817.00 /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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