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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Test Lead - **Company:** General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. - **Location:** Dedham, MA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $146,223.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, VMware ESX Servers, Network Configuration and Change Management, Public Key Infrastructure, Simple Network Management Protocols, Software Engineering, System Testing, Test Execution Engine, Wireshark, Performance Testing, Restful APIs - **Published:** August 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9070636/test-lead ## About the Role Requires 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. 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., * Working knowledge of systems engineering concepts, principles, and theories * Experience developing Systems Design and Requirement Management * Test Procedure Development and Test Execution * 5-8 Years' experience leading and managing teams Nice to have: * Working knowledge of SNMP and REST APIs * ESXi, OS platform, and VM configuration experience * Network configuration and troubleshooting experience * Integrated product team experience * Working knowledge of DOORS or Cameo * Working knowledge of Public Key Infrastructure and Digital Certificate usage * Protocol analysis using Wireshark * UX/UI design experience What sets you apart: * Passion for designing complicated systems and working on problems of diverse scope * Ability to define the scope, schedule, and expectations for the work you execute * Shows initiative on assignments and executes projects with little guidance and can provide technical direction and leadership * Ability to interact effectively within project teams * Solid ability to grasp and apply new information quickly and handle increasing responsibilities with growing complexity * Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation ## Description Leading a test team using the latest technologies, the Test Lead will coordinate and execute the test approach and document system verification throughout the engineering development lifecycle. 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