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Space Force - Test Engineer (Secret Clearance Required)

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS)Scottsdale, AZFull-timeUSD $94,056.00 - USD $104,343.00 per year

The Space Force Test Engineer helps evaluate new systems by coordinating technical test approaches, resources, equipment, and schedules across the development lifecycle. Working on the Development Integration Test team, this person integrates software, analyzes requirements, prepares procedures, executes verification activities, and troubleshoots system problems. The role also involves creating scripts, diagnostic tools, and test fixtures to improve testing efficiency and coverage. It is well suited to an experienced test or integration engineer who is comfortable with object-oriented programming, scripting, Linux, and potentially satellite or ground operations systems. Candidates must be U.S. citizens able to hold an active DoD Secret clearance and work primarily on-site in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field, or master’s degree with relevant experienceActive DoD Secret clearance at hire and U.S. citizenshipExperience with system integration, verification, and software testingAbility to develop test plans, procedures, automation scripts, and diagnosticsProficiency with object-oriented programming, scripting languages, and system processesPreferred experience with satellite or ground operations systems and Linux
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Scottsdale campus develops advanced communications, cyber, and mission-critical electronics for defense and space programs.

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