Sr Test Engineer - Software Quality Assurance
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 21, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 28, 2026.
Basic Qualifications
Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or a related Science, Technology or Mathematics field. Also requires 2+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree and 6 months of job-related experience..
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is will be required and 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
Imagine a world-class engineering environment with exceptional talent and advanced technologies that are often classified. At General Dynamics Mission Systems, you’ll work with amazing engineers to invent the technologies, products, and services that help our service members, intelligence analysts, and first responders keep our nation safe. We provide premium systems and services to the Department of Defense, government agencies, and commercial clients across areas including acoustic sensors, signal processing, combat systems, torpedoes, cybersecurity, knowledge management, and electronic warfare. If you want the chance to lead, it's time to bring your talent to General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS)!
As a Sr Test Engineer within our Software Quality Assurance (SQA) organization, you will execute independent testing throughout the full software development lifecycle. Responsibilities include test development, formal reviews, test execution, and results documentation to support program success from planning through delivery.
We encourage you to apply if you have any of these skills or experiences:
- Experience with test planning, development, execution, and closeout activities
- Experience developing and maintaining software test procedures, test cases, and test results documentation
- Experience with formal software reviews and verification activities
- Familiarity with DOORS or similar requirements management tools
- Experience with waterfall and/or Agile software development frameworks
What you’ll experience
- Technologies that aren’t just top-notch-they’re often top-secret
- Independent software testing across the full software development lifecycle
- Opportunities to gain new technical knowledge as it is discovered
- Exposure to formal test processes, customer reviews, and program delivery activities
- Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation
What sets you apart
- Experience tracing software test cases to requirements and documenting verification results
- Experience with software quality assurance processes and test lifecycle documentation
- Knowledge of requirements management tools, including DOORS or similar platforms
- Experience supporting Agile and/or waterfall software development environments
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 nation’s security
- Flexible schedules, including every other Friday off, if desired (9/80 work schedule)
- Competitive benefits, including 401(k) matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health and wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more
- Learn more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits
Workplace Options: This position is on-site with the option to flex moving forward. We are not offering a relocation package at this time.
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 $90,000.00 - USD $100,000.00 /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