Senior Test Engineer-Software Quality Assurance

Basic Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or a related Science, Technology or Mathematics field. Also requires 2+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree and 6 months of job-related experience..

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after 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

Help make the technologies, products, and services that make a difference. At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we help our nation's heroes keep our nation safe by creating solutions so advanced, they redefine innovation for the world. We apply advanced technologies to solve our customers' most critical missions, and the work we do matters. It's an amazing challenge – and it's waiting for you now.

At GDMS, you won't just be joining a company – you'll be joining a team of bold, dedicated thinkers who are deeply committed to delivering the highest quality products to our customers. Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. From daily interactions with your immediate team to engagements with program management, systems engineering, software development, and our government customers, success here is achieved together. If you thrive in a team environment and are driven by a shared sense of purpose and excellence, this is the place for you.

What You'll Do

As a Senior Test Engineer within our Software Quality Assurance (SQA) organization, you will execute independent testing across the full software development lifecycle, including test development, formal reviews, test execution, and results documentation. You will communicate regularly with project leads, contribute to customer reviews, and support program success from planning through delivery.

What You Bring:

Experience with test planning, development, execution, and closeout activities

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment

Commitment to process, quality, and continuous professional development

Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to evolving program needs

What Sets You Apart:

Familiarity with DOORS or similar requirements management tools

Experience with waterfall and/or agile software development frameworks

Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success, meeting and exceeding personal and team commitments

Ability to grasp and apply new information quickly and handle increasing responsibilities with growing complexity

Commitment to ongoing professional development

Creative thinking with the ability to multi-task

Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

What you’ll experience

• Technologies that aren’t just top-notch, they’re often top-secret

• A team of bold thinkers committed to the quality of the products we deliver to our customer and a drive to overcome challenges and achieve success

• Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it’s discovered

• #LI-Hybrid

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 $89,505.00 - USD $99,295.00 /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