Role & seniority: Software Test Engineer, mid-level (2+ years experience or Master’s with 6 months+)

Stack/tools: C, C++, Python; Linux or RTOS; scripting; requirements analysis; test planning; hardware interfaces

Derive, verify, and document requirements-based system test cases, procedures, and plans
Plan, execute, and document system-level and validation testing; ensure requirements traceability
Collaborate within a cross-functional team; contribute to test leadership and defect resolution

Bachelor’s in Software Engineering or related field (or Master’s with required experience)
2+ years’ job-related experience (or Master’s with 6 months+); ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship
Experience in C/C++ and Python; Linux/RTOS knowledge; scripting; testing complex systems; requirements analysis

Agile experience; familiarity with hardware specifications and interfaces; demonstrated test leadership and lifecycle involvement
Location & work type: On-site at General Dynamics Mission Systems Bloomington, MN; fully on-site; 9/80 schedule available; US security investigation required for clearance

Note: Salary range provided: $100,153 – $105,631/year; benefits and eligibility per company policy.

Full Description

Basic Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field. Also requires 2+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree and 6 months of job-related experience. Agile experience preferred,

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

As a 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.

Experience in C, C++, and Python, particularly in developing or automating tests for complex systems.
Operating Systems knowledge, with Linux or RTOS experience preferred, including scripting and debugging in test environments.
Experience with performing requirements analysis to derive and verify testable requirements, contributing to comprehensive system test coverage.
Experience writing clear and detailed test descriptions, procedures, and plans for requirements-based system testing.

Strong understanding of requirements-based testing, with a proven ability to analyze requirements and design comprehensive test cases and procedures to validate them.
Experience in requirements traceability, ensuring that all system-level test cases are mapped to specific requirements and that no coverage gaps exist.
Experience with test leadership, including planning, executing, and documenting system-level and validation testing activities.
Willingness to work with hardware specifications and leverage hardware interfaces in the composition of comprehensive system-level test strategies.
Creative thinker with a strong interest in participating in the system testing life cycle, including requirements analysis, test case design, execution, and defect resolution.
Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success.