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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Test Engineer - Lab Integration/Testing plus Site Travel - **Company:** General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. - **Location:** Orlando, FL, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $89,505.0 - $99,295.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Network Configuration and Change Management, Object-Oriented Software Development, Regression Testing, Systems Architecture, System Testing, Systems Integration, Scripting, Performance Testing, Computer Network Technologies - **Published:** July 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/87875574/1 ## About the Role Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related Science or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience; or Master's degree, plus 6 months of relevant experience., Department of Defense Secret securiyt 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., * A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, a related specialized area or field (or equivalent experience) plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree * Solid knowledge in use and understanding of test engineering concepts, principles, and theories * Solid knowledge and experience with object-oriented programming, system processes and scripting languages * Openly proposes ideas that enhance productivity and efficiency, solicits input, and optimizes solutions What sets you apart: * IT/Networking knowledge * Military training background or experience * 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 * Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation ## Description Specifics: * This position involves full-time, in-lab systems integration, configuration, and testing work and equipment staging in the Orlando, FL GDMS facility lab. * Enthusiasm for extensive travel: During deployment, multiple times per year, extensive travel is required for multiple weeks at a time to field equipment and execute regression tests and acceptance test procedures. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about travel for trips as long as 4+ weeks in duration at a time. * We're looking for a long-term Integration and Test engineer who can become an expert in the subject matter and related systems. Working successfully within a team, the Senior Test Engineer will execute system tests and document system verification throughout the engineering development lifecycle. This will entail subject matter ownership and tasking in the following areas: * Drive inputs in collaborative development of system architecture from an integration perspective * Learns and takes ownership of integration processes and procedures, including network configuration of live training systems * 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 * Setup and staging of live training equipment in the GDMS Orlando facility * Regression testing and new feature testing * Travel to military sites to integrate and test new equipment, for several weeks at a time * Conduct full-system, on-site regression testing and final acceptance testing with customer representatives * Documentation of test results and identification and tracking of bugs found during testing 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 ## Related Videos - [Continuous testing - run automated tests for every change!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/190-continuous-testing-run-automated-tests-for-every-change) - [JavaScript? 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