General Dynamics

Advanced Test and Systems Engineer - PCS

General Dynamics$105K — $117K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
  • 5-7 years of relevant experience in systems engineering or software/system testing
  • Knowledge of requirements engineering and familiarity with IBM DOORS
  • Experience with defect and work tracking tools, e.g., JIRA
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
  • Ability to collaborate effectively within a team-oriented environment

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain system requirements in IBM DOORS for the Payload Control System
  • Execute test plans and procedures to ensure compliance with requirements
  • Design and implement functional, integration, and performance tests
  • Perform troubleshooting and root cause analysis on defects
  • Document test results and track defects using JIRA
  • Participate in formal technical reviews and prepare necessary artifacts
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure comprehensive test coverage

Benefits

  • Opportunities for ongoing professional development and knowledge enhancement
  • Work in a collaborative and innovative environment
  • Exposure to cutting-edge defense and aerospace technology
  • Direct involvement in critical submarine combat systems
  • Engagement with a team of experienced professionals committed to excellence
Full Job Description
Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related Science or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience; or Master's degree, plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred, but must be 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

  • Job Requisition: Test Engineer for the Payload Control System (PCS)
    Job Summary:
    The PCS Systems/Test Engineer will be responsible for requirements development, verification planning, and test execution for the Payload Control System (PCS), a critical component of the AN/BYG-1 submarine combat system. This role integrates systems engineering and test engineering disciplines: the engineer will author and maintain requirements in IBM DOORS, develop and execute verification events, perform design reviews, and maintain traceability from stakeholder needs through system requirements to test results. The position supports the full systems engineering lifecycle from requirements analysis through formal qualification testing.
    Requirements Engineering
    • Author, review, and maintain system and subsystem requirements in IBM DOORS, ensuring each requirement is necessary, unambiguous, singular, and verifiable
    • Maintain bidirectional traceability: stakeholder needs to system requirements, system requirements to subsystem requirements, requirements to design elements, and requirements to verification methods
    • Participate in requirements change management, including impact analysis for Technical Insertions (TIs) and Authorized Product Baselines (APBs)
    • Identify and disposition requirement defects: orphan requirements, untraceable requirements, ambiguous language, compound requirements, and TBD/TBR resolution tracking
    Verification and Test Engineering
    • Develop, implement, and execute test plans, test procedures, and test cases for PCS to ensure compliance with allocated requirements
    • Design and execute functional, integration, regression, and performance tests for hardware and software components
    • Assign and justify verification methods (Test, Demonstration, Analysis, Inspection) for each requirement and maintain the Verification Cross Reference Matrix (VCRM)
    • Perform system troubleshooting, debugging, and root cause analysis to identify and resolve defects
    • Develop and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks to improve test efficiency and coverage
    • Document test results, track defects in JIRA, generate test reports, and communicate findings to stakeholders
    Systems Engineering Support
    • Participate in formal technical reviews and prepare review artifacts
    • Support development and review of technical documentation conforming to applicable Data Item Descriptions (DIDs)
    • Coordinate interface definitions with external systems and subsystems, ensuring completeness of data types, ranges, units, protocols, and timing
    • Support integration and validation activities as required
    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software developers, systems engineers, and program management, to ensure comprehensive test coverage and effective defect resolution

    Qualifications:
    • Bachelor's or Technology degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience, plus 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree
    • Demonstrated experience in systems engineering, software/system testing, or verification and validation, preferably within defense or aerospace programs
    • Working knowledge of requirements engineering principles: writing well-formed requirements, maintaining traceability, and conducting requirements reviews
    • Familiarity with IBM DOORS or equivalent requirements management tools
    • Familiarity with defect and work tracking tools (e.g., JIRA)
    • Strong understanding of test methodologies, test design techniques, and quality assurance practices
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
    • Excellent written communication and technical documentation skills
    • Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment

    Desired Skills:
    • Experience with submarine combat systems
    • Knowledge of MIL-STD-498, IEEE/EIA 12207, or equivalent software development and documentation standards
    • Familiarity with government Data Item Descriptions (DIDs) and CDRL deliverables
    • Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell)
    • Experience with systems engineering lifecycle processes per ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288
    • Knowledge of Navy maintenance procedures and philosophies, especially for combat systems
    • Experience with advanced defense systems and combat system testing
    • Expereince with Model Based Systems Engineering

    What sets you apart:
    • Former U.S. Navy experience on Virginia, Seawolf, Ohio, or 688-class submarines
    • Prior experience working with BYG-1, SWFTS, CIS, CCE, or other submarine combat system components
    • Any hands-on experience with submarine weapons, sensors, or payload systems
    • Experience conducting or participating in formal technical reviews (PDR, CDR, TRR)
    • Creative thinking with the ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks
    • Commitment to ongoing professional development
    • Team player who thrives in collaborative environments
    • Identifies opportunities to apply AI tools for continuous improvement and engineering efficiency

    What you'll experience:
    • A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what's next
    • Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it's discovered

    Workplace Options:
    This position is on-site. While on-site, you will be a part of the Manassas, VA 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 $105,814.00 - USD $117,387.00 /Yr.

About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is involved in business aviation; land and expeditionary combat vehicles and systems, armaments, and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and mission-critical information systems and technologies. General Dynamics has four main business segments. Aerospace designs, develops, manufacturers and services a comprehensive offering of advanced business-jet aircraft. Combat Systems specializes in producing, supporting and sustaining land and expeditionary combat systems for the U.S. military and its allies. Marine Systems designs, builds and supports submarines and a variety of surface ships for the U.S. Navy and commercial customers. The Information Systems and Technology group offers a breadth and depth of technology and service capabilities that support a wide range of government and commercial needs, including systems integration expertise; hardware and software products; and engineering, management and support services.

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Market Cap
$67.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1952
5 Year Trend
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