Advanced Software Test Engineer

Responsibilities for this Position

Advanced Software Test Engineer

ID: 2025-69990
USA-MN-Bloomington
Required Clearance: Secret, obtainable within reasonable time based on requirements
Posted Date: 1/5/2026
Category: Engineering-Software
Employment Type: Full Time
Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.


Basic Qualifications

Requires a Bachelors 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, youll 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 withC/C++ and Python, particularly in developing or automating tests for complex systems.

Strong experience withLinux, including scripting and debugging in test environments.

Proven ability to performrequirements analysisto derive and verify testable requirements, ensuring comprehensive system test coverage.

Experience writing clear and detailedtest descriptions, procedures, and plansforrequirements-based system testing.

Familiarity withsystem-level testing methodologies, with a focus on validating end-to-end functionality against requirements.

What sets you apart:

Experience withtest leadership, including planning, executing, and documenting system-level and validation testing activities.

Arequirements-based testing mindset, with a proven ability to analyze requirements and design comprehensive test cases and procedures to validate them.

Expertise inrequirements traceability, ensuring that all system-level test cases are mapped to specific requirements and that no coverage gaps exist.

Demonstrated ability to write and executetest descriptions, test procedures, and test reports, ensuring alignment with project objectives and system-level requirements.

Solid background insystem-level validation and testing, particularly in embedded software, Linux, RTOS, and HW/SW integration environments.

Familiarity withDO-178 compliant software engineering life-cycle experience, particularly in system-level verification and validation activities.

Leadership experience intest 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 comprehensivesystem-level test strategies.

Expertise in applying technology and technical skills todesign and execute creative system-level test solutionsthat improve software quality and reliability.

Creative thinker with demonstrated success leading thesystem testing life cycle, from requirements analysis and test case design to execution and defect resolution.

Strong ability to collaborate with developers, ensuringrequirements are clear and testablewhile complementing unit and integration testing efforts.

Exceptional communication skills with the capacity to secure buy-in onsystem-level testing approachesand ideas.

Collaborative team player eager to providetechnical leadership in system testingand position others for success.

Commitment toongoing professional developmentfor 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 nations 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!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

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General Dynamics Mission Systems is a technology integrator and original equipment manufacturer that provides mission critical solutions across ground, sea, air, space and cyberspace.

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