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Space Force Test Engineer

General Dynamics Missions System International • Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

hybrid
Posted Sep 14, 2026
  • Role & seniority

    • Space Force Integration & Test Engineer (likely entry–mid; “limited experience” acceptable)
  • Stack/tools

    • Test automation scripts (language not specified)

    • Object-oriented programming

    • Scripting languages

    • Linux

    • Test planning/documentation and verification artifacts (standards/processes/tools not specified)

    • Optional domain familiarity: satellite/ground operations

  • Top 3 responsibilities

    • Execute and document system verification across the engineering development lifecycle

    • Develop test/diagnostic programs, including test procedures and specifications

    • Perform test execution and troubleshooting, including test automation and diagnostic methods

  • Must-have skills

    • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/related Science/Math (or equivalent)

    • Strong understanding of test engineering concepts

    • Understanding of object-oriented programming and system/scripting concepts

    • Ability to analyze and break down requirements; willingness to learn test plan/procedure development

    • U.S. citizenship required; ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance (preferred at hire)

  • Nice-to-haves

    • Limited experience with system integration and verification

    • Prefer experience with ground-system testing

    • Familiarity with satellite operations and ground operations

    • Linux experience (preferred)

    • Interest/ability to appl

Full Description

Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related Science or Mathematics field.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred 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 Space Force Integration & Test Engineer position, working with our Development Integration & Test (DIT) Team, requires a candidate capable of getting a DOD Secret clearance and has limited experience with system integration and verification, preferably including ground-system testing. Candidates should have the desire to learn software integration concepts, the ability to analyze and break down requirements, and willingness to learn how to develop test plans and test procedure documentation. Responsibilities include test execution, troubleshooting, and developing test automation scripts. Familiarity with satellite operations and ground operations, along with Linux experience, is preferred.

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 Space Force Integration & 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

  • 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

Workplace Options: This position is fully on-site, OR Hybrid/Flex with a minimum of four days working on-site.While on-site, you will be a part of the SDA Team working from the Scottsdale, Arizona facility #LI-Hybrid #SDAGround #SDAGroundIN #SGS 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 $72,818.00 - USD $80,782.00 /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

System integrationVerificationGround-system testingSoftware integrationTest planningTest procedure documentationTest executionTroubleshootingTest automationLinuxObject-oriented programmingScripting languagesSatellite operationsGround operationsmulti-location

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