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General Dynamics Mission Systems · 1 day ago

Advanced Software Test Engineer

Bloomington, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$113K/yr - $125K/yr

5+ years exp

General Dynamics Mission Systems engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. As an Advanced Software Test Engineer, you will be part of a cross-functional team ensuring the functionality and reliability of airborne systems.

AerospaceBusiness Information SystemsInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySensor

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

As an Advanced Software Test Engineer for Airborne Systems, you’ll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for airborne computers that process and display mission data in the cockpit, to crypto products for identifying friendly aircraft, and weapon control systems that enable the launch and control of precision guided weapons, we work to ensure the world's most advanced aircraft maintain air superiority and information dominance

Strong experience with C/C++ and Python, particularly in developing or automating tests for complex systems

Strong experience with Linux, including scripting and debugging in test environments

Proven ability to perform requirements analysis to derive and verify testable requirements, ensuring comprehensive system test coverage

Experience writing clear and detailed test descriptions, procedures, and plans for requirements-based system testing

Familiarity with system-level testing methodologies, with a focus on validating end-to-end functionality against requirements

Experience with test leadership, including planning, executing, and documenting system-level and validation testing activities

A requirements-based testing mindset, with a proven ability to analyze requirements and design comprehensive test cases and procedures to validate them

Expertise in requirements traceability, ensuring that all system-level test cases are mapped to specific requirements and that no coverage gaps exist

Demonstrated ability to write and execute test descriptions, test procedures, and test reports, ensuring alignment with project objectives and system-level requirements

Solid background in system-level validation and testing, particularly in embedded software, Linux, RTOS, and HW/SW integration environments

Familiarity with DO-178 compliant software engineering life-cycle experience, particularly in system-level verification and validation activities

Leadership experience in test management, including planning, scheduling, and resource allocation for system-level and validation testing efforts

Willingness to work with hardware specifications and leverage hardware interfaces in the composition of comprehensive system-level test strategies

Expertise in applying technology and technical skills to design and execute creative system-level test solutions that improve software quality and reliability

Creative thinker with demonstrated success leading the system testing life cycle, from requirements analysis and test case design to execution and defect resolution

Strong ability to collaborate with developers, ensuring requirements are clear and testable while complementing unit and integration testing efforts

Exceptional communication skills with the capacity to secure buy-in on system-level testing approaches and ideas

Collaborative team player eager to provide technical leadership in system testing and position others for success

Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others, with a focus on advancing system-level and requirements-based testing practices

Qualification

C/C++PythonLinuxRequirements analysisTest leadershipSystem-level testingDO-178 complianceCommitment to developmentCollaborationCommunicationCreative thinking

Required

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field

Also requires 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience

Ability to obtain a 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

Preferred

Agile experience preferred