Test Engineer

Orlando, FL DEFENSE Full-time Posted Oct 12, 2026
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About this role

General Dynamics Mission Systems is hiring a Test Engineer, full-time, on-site in Orlando, FL, in the DEFENSE sector.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related Science or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience; or Master's degree, plus 6 months of relevant experience.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: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

Help make the technologies, products and services that make a difference. That’s the opportunity that’s waiting for you at General Dynamics Mission Systems. We help our nation’s heroes keep our nation safe by creating solutions so advanced, they redefine innovation for the world. It’s an amazing challenge. And it’s waiting for you now. We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers’ missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar space and everything in between.

As a Senior Test Engineer, you’ll participate in the update and execution of test plans, test procedures and possibly test harnesses for systems of systems. You'll be developing and conducting functional, operational, environmental, and/or performance tests on hardware, software and systems.

Utilizing your expert knowledge and understanding of test engineering concepts and principles, the tests you'll define and conduct will ensure proper operation of systems developed in an agile development process.You'll be expected to:• Develop top-notch deliverable test plans and test procedures• Conduct iterative, structured integration and testing in a lab environment on a scheduled, regular basis• Conduct scenario and performance testing: automate realistic training scenarios, including multiple participants, engagement events, degraded communications, and validation of latency, throughput, and event accuracy• Troubleshoot and report defects: Analyze logs, packet captures, timestamps; reproduce failures; and document actionable defects• Interact with a wide variety of functional representatives during all phases of development• Help troubleshoot and/or gather sufficient data to conduct troubleshooting of issues found• Interact with customer representatives on a regular basis prior to and during formal testing events• Occasionally travel to customer sites for integration, fielding and acceptance testing of hardware and software systems• Document formal test results

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

Automated test execution: Ability to select and configure test suites, manage test data, develop and execute unattended runs, monitor results, and distinguish system defects from test-script or environment failures

Openly proposes ideas that enhance productivity and efficiency, solicits input, and optimizes solutions

Strong written and oral communication skills

Strong technical writing abilities

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

Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

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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 $94,056.00 - USD $104,343.00 /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!

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