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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.\nResponsibilities for this Position\nThe Space Force Integration Engineer position, a member of the Development Integration Test (DIT) Team, requires an active Secret clearance and experience with system integration and verification, preferably including ground-system testing. Candidates should have software integration experience, the ability to analyze and break down requirements, and experience developing test plans and test procedure documents. Responsibilities include test execution, troubleshooting, and developing test automation scripts.\nThe responsibility is career-defining. So is the opportunity. At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we invent the technologies, products and services, that help our nation’s heroes keep our nation safe. The work is so advanced, our teams regularly redefine innovation and excellence for the world. If you’re looking for a challenge, you’ve just found it.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.As a Space Force Integration Engineer, you’ll participate in the planning of technical approaches, resources, schedules, budgets and equipment required for the testing and evaluating of new systems, products and special devices. 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