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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Advanced Test Engineer - **Company:** General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. - **Location:** Boulder, CO, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $111,123.0 - $123,278.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Apache HTTP Server, Application Testing, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Data Visualization, Software Debugging, Distributed Systems, Apache Hypertext Transfer Protocol Server, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Apache JMeter, Junit, Python (Programming Language), OpenStack, Systems Development Life Cycle, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Selenium, Software Construction, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Strategies of Testing, Spring-boot, Gitlab, Containerization, Kubernetes, Rancher, Cucumber (Software), Devsecops, Docker, Jenkins - **Published:** July 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b2d7c425c66b3bdb ## About the Role Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related Science or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience; or Master's degree, plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience. Clearance 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., Candidates should have demonstrated strengths and experience in some of the following areas: * Demonstrated strength in designing and implementing automated test solutions; Expertise in Test Automation using Selenium, Test Complete, Cucumber, Apache JMeter or similar tools * Strong command of Python programming * Solid understanding of Behavioral Driven Development (BDD) principles and practices * Deep knowledge of test methodologies, writing I&T plans, creating test cases and debugging * Working knowledge of application deployment tools such as Ansible * Experience with DevSecOps and CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins or Gitlab Runner * Experience with Junit-Mockito, Apache HTTPD Server, and Spring Boot * Extensive knowledge of Unix/Linux Environments * Familiarity with Cloud Computing and IaaS environments such as the Red Hat Open Stack Platform (RHOSP), Microsoft Azure or Amazon Web Services * Familiarity with Container technologies such as Docker and/or Orchestration technologies such as Rancher/Kubernetes * Full use and understanding of software engineering concepts, principles, and theories * Effective communication and attention to detail Other Beneficial experience: * Space domain, especially OPIR, experience * Familiarity with multiple DevSecOps tool chains * Experience using Agile methodologies * Detailed and fully proficient knowledge of technology trends and champions new ideas and product and process improvements * Memory and CPU profiling * Experience building large-scale mission-critical applications * Experience with distributed systems * Information visualization What sets you apart: * Creative thinker with demonstrated success leading the systems development life cycle * Collaborative team player eager to provide technical leadership and position others for success * Exceptional communication, presentation, and influence management skills, with notable record of securing buy-in on concepts and ideas * Experienced in the art of negotiation with ability to meet challenging customer requirements with win-win solutions * Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others ## Description 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. As an I&T Engineer, you'll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for building software and platforms that support our customer's most important missions in the Space and Intelligence domains. The ideal candidate is an I&T engineer with a strong software background and has experience on large solution programs. We highly recommend you apply if you have any of the following job experience: Have worked as an I&T Engineer on a complex software system. Or is someone who understands DOD domain/programs well, has a demonstrated capability to think at a Systems Level, and has a growth mindset. Space domain, especially OPIR, experience preferred. As an I&T Engineer, you will: * Design, build, integrate, test, deploy, and improve software services and platforms within a cross-functional agile team * Work closely with the engineering leadership to ensure quality is built in early and is testable * Develop and participate in the QA/test approach, methodology, and process for a Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) environment * Test applications through automated and manual back-end functions as well as through UI * Qualify all new features by testing on supported platforms and configurations * Implement, execute and troubleshoot automated tests during the sprint cycles * Verify installations with acceptance tests, track bugs, and participate in development meetings * Apply the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the system development life cycle to support the generation of technical engineering products * Support and develop our technical culture by being engaged, intellectually curious, friendly, motivated to solve complex problems, and inspired to deliver superior user-centered software solutions * Participate in internal reviews of software components and systems ## Related Videos - [How Unit Testing Saved My Career](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1642-how-unit-testing-saved-my-career) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Modern DevOps for IoT Devices and More](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1805-wearedevelopers-live-modern-devops-for-iot-devices-and-more) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Enabling automated 1-click customer deployments with built-in quality and security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/83-enabling-automated-1-click-customer-deployments-with-built-in-quality-and-security) - [From boy scouting to redrawing the landscape](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1140-from-boy-scouting-to-redrawing-the-landscape) ## Related Articles - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers)