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Space Force Test Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS)Scottsdale, AZFull-timeUSD $72,818.00 - USD $80,782.00 per year

This engineer helps verify hardware, software, and system performance for space-related mission solutions by translating requirements into practical test activities. The work includes preparing test documentation, building diagnostic and automation tools, executing functional and operational tests, and troubleshooting system behavior. The position sits within the Development Integration & Test organization and contributes across product development and manufacturing stages. It is well suited to an early-career engineer who enjoys hands-on problem solving, learning integration methods, and working closely with a technical team. Candidates should be comfortable with engineering concepts, programming or scripting, and the requirements of work involving classified defense systems.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, mathematics, or a related fieldUnderstanding of test engineering principles and system verificationFamiliarity with object-oriented programming and scriptingAbility to obtain a U.S. DoD Secret clearanceU.S. citizenship requiredLinux, satellite operations, or ground-system testing experience preferred
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Scottsdale campus develops advanced communications, cyber, and mission-critical electronics for defense and space programs.

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