{"id":1403921,"url":"https://alion.io/job/general-dynamics-mission-systems-test-engineer-cleared-2","title":"Test Engineer (cleared)","company":{"id":1836162,"name":"General Dynamics Mission Systems","domain":"gdmissionsystems.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/gdmissionsystems-com","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"iCIMS","truth_index":null},"role":"QA","role_family":"QA","seniority":"senior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Dedham, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":153630,"max":162030,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":162030},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":8,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Agile","optional":false},{"name":"CI/CD","optional":false},{"name":"GitLab","optional":false},{"name":"Jenkins","optional":false},{"name":"Python","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-28T17:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-28","last_verified_at":"2026-09-28T23:41:47Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":0,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":0},"description":"Basic Qualifications\nRequires a Bachelor’s 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.\nCLEARANCE 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.\nResponsibilities for this Position\nGeneral Dynamics Mission Systems is actively seeking a Test Engineer for our Secure Network and Voice Product Development Team. This position is critical for advancing our automated testing capabilities, requiring collaboration within an agile team to convert operational concepts into practical designs and implementations. The role entails transforming existing design and new specifications into design, coding, and conducting testing and debugging.\nWhat you’ll experience:\nWork on an agile team to design and implement automated testing solutions.\nDevelop automation within a test framework.\nBuilding test automation into a CI/CD process (Jenkins, GitLab)\nCollaborate with developers to capture new and modified code.\nSolve complex problems and implement efficient solutions.\nContinuously learn and improve your coding skills.\nWork in an environment that encourages innovation and creativity.\nCreate test procedures from requirements\nWhat you bring to the table:\nStrong knowledge of a scripting language, preferably Python.\nProficient knowledge of software tools supporting Integrated Development Environments (IDE), version control, defect reporting and scripting\nAbility to turn concepts, specifications, or requirements into design and code.\nExperience with testing and debugging.\nStrong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.\nAbility to work well in a team and communicate effectively. \nWhat sets you apart:\nUnderstanding of software development best practices.\nPassion for coding and staying updated with the latest technologies.\nAbility to define the scope, schedule, and expectations for the work you execute.\nShows initiative on assignments and executes projects with little guidance\nCreative thinking with the ability to effectively multi-task\nIdentifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation\nWorkplace Options:\nThis position is fully on-site.\nWhile on-site, you will be a part of our Dedham team.\nSalary Note\nThis 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\nUSD $153,630.00 - USD $162,030.00 /Yr.Company Overview\nGeneral 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. 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