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Senior Principal Integration and Test Engineer - Military Veterans

at General Dynamics

Responsibilities for this Position
Senior Principal Integration and Test Engineer

ID: 2024-63221
USA-PA-Canonsburg
Required Clearance: Secret, obtainable within reasonable time based on requirements
Posted Date: 5/22/2024
Category: Engineering-Other
Employment Type: Full Time
Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.

Basic Qualifications

Requires a Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field. Also requires 10+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 8 years of job-related experience. Must have past systems engineering or test engineering background, as well as leadership experience and technical management of project execution.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire but must be obtainable within a reasonable period of time. 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

Progeny Systems, a business area within the General Dynamics Mission Systems company, is a high-tech business focusing on software and hardware system integration, cutting-edge research and development, and manufacturing. We deliver architectures, designs, testing, and production of the current and next generation torpedo guidance and control systems for the Department of Defense providing the warfighter with advanced capabilities in target detection, acquisition, and prosecution. We are a technology leader in numerous areas including technology insertion; acoustic sensors; signal processing; guidance; cyber secure; and high reliability systems.

As a Senior Principal Integration and Test Engineer for the Torpedo Systems Group, you will be responsible for the test, integration, and verification of the functionality of complex sub-systems, hardware, and software. You will work with cross functional teams to ensure that assemblies integrate properly and operate together. You are responsible for the development of test plans, executions of tests, and results analysis to identify issues to be resolved. You will collaborate across the functional teams to resolve issues and recommend solutions to ensure that the system meets requirements with the performance needed for deployment.

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


  • Demonstrate leadership skills on complex programs with multi-disciplinary engineering teams.

  • Demonstrate technical excellence in test and integration engineering. You are viewed as a technical lead with wide experience of a broad range of relevant development technologies, and proven ability to responsibly assess the cost, schedule, and risk in your planning.

  • Demonstrated use and understanding of test and integration engineering strategies, principles, and measures.

  • Support the set-up, configuration, and documentation of hardware and software systems under test, including loading software onto multiple devices.

  • Support design, development, and implementation of cost-effective procedures for testing and troubleshooting of components, sub-assemblies, assemblies, and systems.

  • Support development of test plans, test procedures, requirements traceability, test reports, test flow, and test case design and implementation

  • Document testing issues and failures and perform analysis of test results.

  • Support formal systems acceptance testing activities.

  • Present test strategies, plans, and results to internal and external customers

  • Support failure investigation activities and failure review board (FRB) meetings.

What sets you apart:

  • Expert-level understanding of the organizationally defined processes throughout the verification phase of the lifecycle of the program or project

  • Collaborative, creative thinker with demonstrated success leading test and evaluation teams for complex projects

  • Exceptional communication skills with the capacity to secure buy-in on concepts and ideas

  • Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others

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

  • 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 ON-SITE in Canonsburg, PA

  • A Hybrid work schedule may be available but will require a minimum of 3 day's per week on-site.

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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 $165,000.00 - USD $185,000.00 /Yr.

Company Overview

At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we rise to the challenge each day to ensure the safety of those that lead, serve, and protect the world we live in. We do this by making the worlds most advanced defense platforms even smarter. Our engineers redefine whats possible and our manufacturing team brings it to life, building the brains behind the brawn on submarines, ships, combat vehicles, aircraft, satellites, and other advanced systems.

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with this shared sense of purpose, committed to a diverse and exciting employee experience that drives innovation and creates a community where all feel welcome and a part of something amazing.

We offer highly competitive benefits and a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. To see more about our benefits, visit https://gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran

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Canonsburg, PA

Salary Range
$165,000 to $185,000
General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company.

Our portfolio spans the realm of the world's most technologically advanced business jets, wheeled combat vehicles, command and control systems and nuclear submarines. We offer these through our five business groups: Aerospace, Combat Systems, Information Technology, Mission Systems and Marine Systems.

General Dynamics employs thousands of people across the globe, with locations in more than 45 countries. We rely on the skills of our employees and their knowledge of customer requirements to deliver best-in-class products and services.

Who We Are Looking For 

General Dynamics is seeking military veterans and military spouses across the country who bring a deeply rooted skillset that includes team-oriented approaches to problem-solving, demonstrations of leadership and an overall commitment to the mission of the organization.  We recognize the knowledge and skills gained during your military experience are invaluable to the success of a team. We’re proud of the thousands of veterans and military professionals who have chosen to apply their leadership, teamwork and problem-solving skills to a career at General Dynamics and to continue supporting the mission of those serving today.

Should I Apply?

At General Dynamics, our employees are the heart of our company. We rely on their dedication to excellence and their intimate knowledge of customer requirements to meet the needs of customers around the globe, day in and day out. Our employees' unique blend of skill, innovation and agility drives our continued success, and we take our responsibility to them seriously. If you are a military veteran or military spouse ready to advance your career, view our available career opportunities to the right for more information and to apply today!

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