Job Description
Responsibilities for this Position
Advanced Systems Integration and Test Engineer ID: 2025-69970
USA-IN-Ft. Wayne
Required Clearance: Secret, obtainable within reasonable time based on requirements
Posted Date: 12/29/2025
Category: Engineering-Systems
Employment Type: Full Time
Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.
Basic Qualifications Requires a Bachelors degree in Engineering, or a related Science, Technology or Mathematics field. Also requires 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience.
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Ability to obtain a 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.
Responsibilities for this Position The responsibility is career-defining. So is the opportunity. At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we invent the technologies, products and services, that help our nations heroes keep our nation safe. The work is so advanced, our teams regularly redefine innovation and excellence for the world. If youre looking for a challenge, youve just found it.
As the Advanced Systems Integration and Test Engineer, youll participate in the planning of technical approaches, resources, schedules, budgets and equipment required for the testing and evaluating of new systems, products and special devices. Utilizing your expert knowledge and understanding of test engineering concepts and principles, youll prepare test and diagnostic programs, design test fixtures and equipment, and complete specifications and procedures throughout the engineering development lifecycle. You will be responsible for assisting in the design, development, and implementation of cost-effective methods for testing and troubleshooting hardware, software, and systems throughout all phases of product development and manufacturing. This role supports the generation of technical engineering products by using appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the system development life cycle.
Some of the key tasks for this position include: - Design, development, and implement cost-effective testing methods.
- Generate technical engineering products using appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools.
- Execute test approaches and document system verification throughout the engineering development lifecycle.
- Isolate and document issues and defects.
- Generate system test work products by applying appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools.
- Design test and diagnostic programs, design test fixtures and equipment, and complete specifications and procedures for new products.
- Develop and conduct functional, environmental, operational, and/or performance tests on hardware, software, and systems.
- Frequent contact with managers within and outside of Engineering.
- Recognized internally and/or externally as a subject matter expert (SME) in a particular technical area
- Establish benchmarks for repeated operations and track performance improvements driving down cost of test.
- Proactively assess maintenance needs for Special Test Equipment and other customer owned test assets to ensure continuous flow of hardware.
We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences:
- Integration and Test of RF and GPS/Navigation hardware.
What sets you apart: - Creative thinker with demonstrated success leading the integration and test life cycle.
- Collaborative team player eager to provide technical leadership and position others for success.
- Exceptional communication, presentation, and influence management skills, with notable record of securing buy-in on concepts and ideas.
- Experienced in the art of negotiation with ability to meet challenging customer requirements with win-win solutions.
- Demonstrated ability to interface with program managementand customers.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others.
- Familiarity and experience working inSAFE Agile process
- Advanced knowledge of test principles, theories and concepts. Experience planning, coordinating, and executing large system level test activities.
- Domain experience in RF and GPS and Navigation system test and integrations efforts.
- Creative thinker with demonstrated success leading challenging technical solutions and working closely with stakeholders to manage risk, opportunities, and conflict resolution
- Ability to thrive in a highly interactive team environment
Our Commitment to You: - An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
- Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nations security
- Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
- Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more
- See more atgdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits
Workplace Options: This position is Onsite or FLEX based on critical tasking and needs of the programs.
While on-site, you will be a part of the Engineering Team located in Ft Wayne, Indiana
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 $102,954.00 - USD $108,000.00 /Yr.
Company Overview 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
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