Engineering Support Specialist - Test Engineer

General Dynamics

  • Naval Station Mayport, FL
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 6 hours ago
Basic Qualifications :Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or a related Science or Mathematics field.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.Working successfully within a team, the Test Engineer will execute the test approach and document system verification throughout the engineering development lifecycle. This will entail assisting in the following areas:
  • Generation of system test work products by applying the appropriate standards, processes, procedures and tools
  • Development of test and diagnostic programs, designs test fixtures and equipment, and completes specifications and procedures for new products
  • Development of functional, environmental, operational, and/or performance tests on hardware, software, and systems
  • Design, development and implementation of cost-effective methods of testing and troubleshooting of hardware, software and systems for all phases of product development and manufacturing
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
  • Clear understanding of test engineering concepts, principles, and theories
  • Clear understanding of object-oriented programming, system processes and scripting languages
What sets you apart:
  • Experience on LCS Class ships highly desired
  • Experience in embarking/debarking LCS Class Mission Packages.
  • Experience working with COMLCSRON or representative commands.
  • Extensive knowledge of and experience with working within a Navy programmatic and operational management environment (i.e., experience working within the NAVSEA PMS 420/505 and LCSRON community)
  • Formally trained, operated, and maintained Navy's Surface Warfare (SUW), Mine Countermeasure (MCM) and systems and inter-workings of the LCS Class MM program
  • Familiar with U.S. Naval protocol such as WAFs and Tag-Out procedures
  • Experience supporting logistics operations on Navy ships/systems, including inventory management, handling of classified hardware, and preparation of Form DD-1149 for custody transfer of material.
  • Experience relative to maintenance and logistic support of Navy systems and equipment.
Role and Position Objectives:
  • Project management, planning and forecasting of embarks and debarks of Mission Package equipment.
  • Mission Module Pre-embark Staging, Movements/Embarks and Debarks
  • Fly-Away/Distance Support and Logistic Engineering Support.
  • Preparing documentation for logistics efforts that support material readiness, safety, and configuration efforts for Navy assets in multiple geographical locations.
  • Providing technical advice and guidance on installation, adaptation, configuration or enhancement of company technical products, programs, and systems
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 nation's security.
  • Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work
  • Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, health-care benefits, health and wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more.
  • See more at Benefits - General Dynamics Mission Systems (gdmissionsystems.com)
Workplace Options:
  • This position is fully on site.
  • The selected candidate may be expected to travel up to 25% of the time.
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 $71,016.00 - USD $78,783.00 /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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