Senior Integration & Test Engineer

Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Systems 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. Agile experience preferred. CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: This position requires a minimum of an active TS/SCI clearance. Must be willing and able to obtain a polygraph within a reasonable amount of time after hire, with acceptable timing determined by manager. 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 Developing mission-critical systems that help keep people safe is what we do. At General Dynamics Mission Systems, you'll be part of the team that helps heroes make a true impact. The work we do is important. The challenges we face are career-defining. The opportunity we can offer is one-of-a-kind.

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 Senior Integration and Test Engineer, you'll participate in requirements analysis and management, functional analysis, performance analysis, system design, trade studies, systems integration and test (verification) in the development and evaluation of networks and information systems. It's your chance to step up to the challenge and prove you're ready to lead the world.

• I ntegrates new software products and version upgrades in a lab environment and fully documents installation, upgrade, and test procedures
• Develops and coordinates functional, regression, operational, security and/or performance tests on hardware, software, and systems
• Isolates and documents issues and defects
• Implement and configure baseline test automation processes using third party tools
• Contributes to development of a CI/CD pipeline to streamline upgrades; operates within DevSecOps culture
• Supports the generation of technical engineering products and documents by applying the appropriate government standards, processes, procedures, and tools
• Monitor and test application performance for potential bottlenecks, identify possible solutions and work with developers to implement fix
• Develops scripts to assist in software deployment
• Collaborates with team members to automate as much as possible including software deployments, system configurations, and DISA manual STIGs
• Develops scripts to support automated testing of the enterprise lab system baseline
• Supports system configuration and build activities
• Leads requirements analysis, requirements definition, requirements management, functional analysis, performance analysis, system design, detail trade studies, systems integration and test
  (verification), validation and interface definition studies of system, subsystem or system elements with little or no supervision
• Leads technical planning, cost and risk analyses, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for subsystems and system elements
• Leads customer requirements analysis, develops system requirements and defines allocations to lower levels (subsystem, elements and components)
• Leads detailed technical analyses for a system, subsystem or system elements to include: concept, requirements, design, fabrication, integration, test, acceptance, delivery, installation, training,
  operation, maintenance and disposal
• Leads evaluations of systems, networks and information systems to ensure designs meet applicable governmental security specifications
• May provide system accreditation/certification evaluation and test support to ensure all technical security features (e.g., identification, authentication, access control, labeling, and auditing) of the
  system are considered and function properly
• May develop system security documentation on both new and fielded information systems -
• Synthesizes solutions to meet customer expectations and technical performance while staying within schedule and cost constraints
• Researches and analyzes data, such as vendor products, COTS components, GFE/CFE, specifications, and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application
• Effectively chooses the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the system development life cycle to support the generation of technical engineering products
• Performs or leads the development of technical strategies and teaming strategies on multiple projects
• Contributes to Product Family/Product Lines
• Leads technical tasks for large teams or projects
• Leads the generation of medium to large subcontract Statement of Works (SOWs)
• Creative, innovative responsibilities requiring advanced decision-making skills
• Defines processes for technical platforms, system specifications, input/output and working -parameters for hardware and/or software compatibility
• Designs a complete and complex framework, system or product
• Identifies, analyzes and resolves system design weaknesses
• Keeps abreast of technology trends and communicates these trends to others REQUIRED SKILLS
  • Expert working technical knowledge of RHEL operating systems commands and utilities
  • Experience with Red Hat Ansible and developing playbooks to automate the provisioning and configuration of systems
  • Solid scripting skills, developing, maintaining custom shell scripts, able to troubleshoot scripts
  • Experience with DISA manual STIGs and provide mitigating solutions
  • General knowledge in IT government security accreditations and certification i.e., Risk Management Framework (RMF) and other approved government IT security standards, policies, and directives
  • Experience working in an Agile development environment
  • Demonstrate good communication skills, written and spoken and be capable of presenting technical concepts to audiences of various technical abilities
  • Task completion-oriented person and must be flexible to work higher priority tasks that arise and be able to return to working lower priority tasks to completion
  • Demonstrated use, understanding and tailoring of systems engineering concepts, principles, and theories
  • Frequently contributes to the development of innovative principles and ideas
  • Major contributor to the achievement of business objectives
  • Demonstrated proficiency with requirements management, system design & system modeling tools
  • Recognizes various architectural patterns, applies them appropriately, understands strengths/weaknesses within those architectures and develops architectural variations as necessary
  • Demonstrated written and verbal communications skills
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Demonstrated skills in communicating issues, impacts, and corrective actions
  • Demonstrated ability to clearly report information relevant to sound systems engineering design NICE TO HAVE
    • Familiarity with truMLS and PitBull products i.e., Multilevel Security (MLS) Web Services #CJ3#D1#CB3Target salary range: USD $158,000.00/Yr. - USD $175,000.00/Yr. -Company OverviewGeneral 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!
      
      General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. -EOE/Disability/VeteranWe build technology for combat vehicles, submarines, aircraft, satellites, and advanced systems that can sense danger, quickly act on threats and share lifesaving information.We offer a comprehensive benefits program that goes well beyond Medical and Dental coverage.

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