Space Force - Test Engineer (Sign-on Bonus Available)

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related Science, Technology or Mathematics field. Also requires 8+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 6 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.

This position seeks a Test Engineer with a Secret clearance to perform system integration and verification, with a preference for ground systems experience. The role involves software integration, requirement analysis, and the development of technical documentation like test plans and procedures. Key responsibilities include test execution, troubleshooting, and creating automation scripts. Candidates must have experience with satellite or ground operations, be proficient in Linux, and be able to work on-site. Job is located in Scottsdale, Arizona.

What you'll experience:

• Technologies that aren't just top-notch, they're often top-secret
• A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what's next
• Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it's discovered

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, a related specialized area or field (or equivalent experience) plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience
• Expert knowledge and experience with object-oriented programming, system processes and scripting languages
• Openly contributes to the development of new theories and methods to enhance productivity and efficiency, solicits input, and optimizes solutions
• Ability and willingness to help anticipate and shape business opportunities
• Outstanding communication skills for frequent contact with managers, project teams across the company and external customers and vendors

• 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
• Recognized as a subject matter expert (SME) in multiple technical areas

Workplace Options:
This position can be fully fully on-site, OR Hybrid.
While on-site, you will be a part of the SDA team located in Scottsdale, Arizona.

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Target salary range: USD $139,662.00/Yr. - USD $154,938.00/Yr. 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.

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