Systems Engineer - Entry Level
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 5, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 26, 2026. General Dynamics Mission Systems scores A on the Alion truth index.
Basic Qualifications
Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or a related Science or Mathematics field.
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to obtain a Department of Defense TS/SCI within a reasonable amount of time 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.
Applicants selected may 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. That’s the opportunity that’s waiting for you at General Dynamics Mission Systems. We help our nation’s heroes keep our nation safe by creating solutions so advanced, they redefine innovation for the world. It’s an amazing challenge. And it’s waiting for you now. 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.Working successfully within a team, the STE (Special Test Equipment) Test Engineer will help design the qualification and testing environments to aide in system verification throughout the engineering development lifecycle. Essentially this team develops an emulator to the Space Vehicle which will be used on the ground in support of Acceptance and Qualification testing. 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
What you’ll experience:
- Technologies that aren’t just top-notch, they’re often top-secret
- A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what’s next
- Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it’s discovered
What you bring to the table:
- A bachelor’s degree in in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science with some Mechanical Engineering background or experience
- Willingness to learn test engineering concepts, principles, and theories
- Forward thinking and self-starter
What sets you apart:
- Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success, meeting, and exceeding personal and team commitments
- Ability to grasp and apply new information quickly and handle increasing responsibilities with growing complexity
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Attention to detail and highly organized
- Familiarity with general test equipment:
- Power Supplies, Multimeters, Signal Generators, Signal/Logic Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, etc
- Specific software applications familiarity:
- Electrical schematic/board layout software such as Mentor, Cadence, Eagle or KiCad
- Mechanical CAD software such as CREO, SolidWorks, AutoCAD
- Microsoft tools suite
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 $84,300.00 - USD $84,300.00 /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