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Advanced Software Test Engineer at General Dynamics Missions System International - QATestingJobs.com
Advanced Software Test Engineer
General Dynamics Missions System International • Bloomington, Minnesota, United States
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Salary: 00 - USD $125,275.00 /Yr
Posted Jan 5, 2026Apply by Jan 5, 2027
Role & seniority: Advanced Software Test Engineer for Airborne Systems; mid-to-senior level (5+ years’ experience or Master’s +3); on-site role in Bloomington, MN.
Stack/tools: C/C++ and Python; Linux (scripting and debugging in test environments); requirements analysis and test planning; embedded software, RTOS, HW/SW integration; DO-178 lifecycle familiarity.
Top 3 responsibilities
Lead system-level testing activities: plan, execute, document, and ensure end-to-end validation against requirements.
Develop and maintain test descriptions, procedures, and plans; ensure requirements traceability and coverage.
Collaborate with developers; drive test strategy, defect resolution, and testing life cycle from requirements to delivery.
Must-have skills
Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering or related field; 5+ years’ experience (or Master’s +3); ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship.
Proficiency in C/C++ and Python; strong Linux scripting/debugging; experience deriving testable requirements and writing test cases/procedures.
Experience with system-level testing, requirements traceability, and embedded/HW-SW integration.
Nice-to-haves
Test leadership experience (planning, scheduling, resource allocation); DO-178 system-level verification and validation; end-to-end validation across hardware and software.
Familiarity with hardware interfaces and creating creative system-level test solutions; strong communication an
Full Description
Basic Qualifications
Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field. Also requires 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience. Agile experience preferred.
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
ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES
As an Advanced Software Test Engineer for Airborne Systems, you’ll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for airborne computers that process and display mission data in the cockpit, to crypto products for identifying friendly aircraft, and weapon control systems that enable the launch and control of precision guided weapons, we work to ensure the world's most advanced aircraft maintain air superiority and information dominance.
We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences
Strong experience with C/C++ and Python, particularly in developing or automating tests for complex systems.
Strong experience with Linux, including scripting and debugging in test environments.
Proven ability to perform requirements analysis to derive and verify testable requirements, ensuring comprehensive system test coverage.
Experience writing clear and detailed test descriptions, procedures, and plans for requirements-based system testing.
Familiarity with system-level testing methodologies, with a focus on validating end-to-end functionality against requirements.
What sets you apart
Experience with test leadership, including planning, executing, and documenting system-level and validation testing activities.
A requirements-based testing mindset, with a proven ability to analyze requirements and design comprehensive test cases and procedures to validate them.
Expertise in requirements traceability, ensuring that all system-level test cases are mapped to specific requirements and that no coverage gaps exist.
Demonstrated ability to write and execute test descriptions, test procedures, and test reports, ensuring alignment with project objectives and system-level requirements.
Solid background in system-level validation and testing, particularly in embedded software, Linux, RTOS, and HW/SW integration environments.
Familiarity with DO-178 compliant software engineering life-cycle experience, particularly in system-level verification and validation activities.
Leadership experience in test management, including planning, scheduling, and resource allocation for system-level and validation testing efforts.
Willingness to work with hardware specifications and leverage hardware interfaces in the composition of comprehensive system-level test strategies.
Expertise in applying technology and technical skills to design and execute creative system-level test solutions that improve software quality and reliability.
Creative thinker with demonstrated success leading the system testing life cycle, from requirements analysis and test case design to execution and defect resolution.
Strong ability to collaborate with developers, ensuring requirements are clear and testable while complementing unit and integration testing efforts.
Exceptional communication skills with the capacity to secure buy-in on system-level testing approaches and ideas.
Collaborative team player eager to provide technical leadership in system testing and position others for success.
Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others, with a focus on advancing system-level and requirements-based testing practices.
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, 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 at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits
Workplace Options: This position will be fully on-site. While on-site, you will be a part of the GDMS Bloomington (MN) facility.
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 $112,924.00 - USD $125,275.00 /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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