Test Lead

Responsibilities for this Position

Test Lead

ID: 2026-70376
USA-MA-Dedham
Required Clearance: Secret
Posted Date: 1/23/2026
Category: Engineering-Systems
Employment Type: Full Time
Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.


Basic Qualifications

Requires a Bachelors degree in Engineering, or a related Science, Technology or Mathematics field. Also requires 8+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 6 years of job-related experience.

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. Thats the opportunity thats waiting for you at General Dynamics Mission Systems. We help our nations heroes keep our nation safe by creating solutions so advanced, they redefine innovation for the world. Its an amazing challenge. And its waiting for you now.

Leading a test team using the latest technologies, the Test Lead will coordinate and 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

Youll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for developing mission critical Cybersecurity Manager Applications for a rapidly growing product line. Youll be working at the cutting edge of Application development using the latest tools and technologies.

We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences:

Working knowledge of systems engineering concepts, principles, and theories

Experience developing Systems Design and Requirement Management

Test Procedure Development and Test Execution

Python script development

5-8 Years experience leading and managing teams

Nice to have:

Working knowledge of SNMP and REST APIs

ESXi, OS platform, and VM configuration experience

Network configuration and troubleshooting experience

Integrated product team experience

Working knowledge of DOORS or Cameo

Working knowledge of Public Key Infrastructure and Digital Certificate usage

Protocol analysis using Wireshark

UX/UI design experience

What sets you apart:

Passion for designing complicated systems and working on problems of diverse scope

Ability to define the scope, schedule, and expectations for the work you execute

Shows initiative on assignments and executes projects with little guidance and can provide technical direction and leadership

Ability to interact effectively within project teams

Solid ability to grasp and apply new information quickly and handle increasing responsibilities with growing complexity

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 is fully on-site position with no possibility for remote work. This position is based in Taunton, MA.

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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 $146,223.00 - USD $154,220.00 /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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