General Dynamics

Space Force Tester

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or Mathematics; or Master's degree with relevant experience
  • 5+ years of relevant work experience; or 3+ years with a Master's degree
  • U.S. citizenship required due to national security clearance requirements

Responsibilities

  • Ensure quality and reliability of ground operational systems
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify software issues
  • Design and execute comprehensive test plans
  • Utilize manual and automated testing methodologies
  • Document test cases, plans, and results clearly

Benefits

  • Access to advanced technologies and top-secret projects
  • Opportunity to work with a team of innovative thinkers
  • Continuous learning and professional development opportunities
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:

Applicants selected may 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 Software Tester for the SDA GMI program, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our ground operational systems. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify issues and ensure our software meets the highest standards.

Preferred Skills and Experiences:

Testing and Quality Assurance:
  • Proficiency in manual and automated testing methodologies
  • Strong understanding of test case design, test execution, and defect management
  • Experience with test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, TestNG)

Programming and Scripting:
  • Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python, JavaScript, or Shell scripting
  • Familiarity with API testing tools (e.g., Postman, SoapUI)

DevOps and Continuous Integration:
  • Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and integration of automated tests
  • Experience with tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar

Security Testing:
  • Knowledge of security testing methodologies and tools
  • Familiarity with penetration testing and vulnerability assessment

Collaboration and Communication:
  • Ability to work effectively with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Proficient in documenting test cases, test plans, and test results

Tools:

Test Management and Automation:
  • Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, Postman, SoapUI
  • Jenkins, GitLab CI

Version Control and Collaboration:
  • Git, Jira, Confluence

Security Testing:
  • OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite

Monitoring and Logging:
  • Splunk

What Sets You Apart:
  • Proven ability to design and execute comprehensive test plans
  • Expertise in identifying and troubleshooting software issues
  • Collaborative team player with a keen eye for detail
  • Up-to-date with the latest trends in software testing and quality assurance
  • Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development
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
What you bring to the table:
  • A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, a related specialized area or field (or equivalent experience) plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree
  • Solid knowledge in use and understanding of test engineering concepts, principles, and theories
  • Solid knowledge and experience with object-oriented programming, system processes and scripting languages
  • Openly proposes ideas that enhance productivity and efficiency, solicits input, and optimizes solutions
What sets you apart:
  • 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

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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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Invest in your future with General Dynamics’ robust professional development programs. Enhance your skills through targeted training, workshops, and seminars that propel your expertise and leadership capabilities forward.

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Learn more about General Dynamics
Size
103,100 employees
Market Cap
$67.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1952
5 Year Trend
+4.7%
Revenue
$37.9 billion
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