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# Engineer - Embedded SW

- **Company:** General Dynamics Electric Boat
- **Location:** Groton, CT, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, Configuration Management, Computer Engineering, Embedded Software, IBM Rational Software, LabVIEW, Microsoft PowerPoint, Regression Testing, Simulink, Verification and Validation (Software), Digital Twin, Test Scripts, Gitlab, SC Clearance, Information Technology, Programming Languages
- **Published:** August 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://careers-gdeb.icims.com/jobs/17531/engineer---embedded-sw/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in_iframe=1&hashed=-1834445216

## About the Role

Have you ever wanted to be part of something that truly matters?

Do you have a desire to help our Military?

Are you someone who takes pride in their work?, * Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical, Embedded Software or Systems Engineering

 * 0-5 years of post-graduate engineering experience
 * Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD secret security clearance

Preferred:

 * Active SECRET clearance
 * Working knowledge of IBM Rational DOORS and GitLab
 * ISTQB/ASTQB certification(s)
 * Familiarity with writing test scripts
 * Experience with software models on LabVIEW, Digital Twins, and/or MATLAB Simulink
 * Experience with automated testing software such as Squish

Skills

 * Ability to follow and enforce processes and procedures
 * Self-starter with the ability to work independently
 * Strong attention to detail
 * Strong Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills
 * Strong written and verbal communication skills
 * Strong organizational skills

## Description

As a member of the software test group, applicants will be responsible for leading or contributing to the following set of test activities and products:

 * Organize and chair test kick-off meetings
 * Author test plans
 * Support qualification of complex software via verification and validation processes
 * Perform static testing during software and interface requirements development
 * Produce test cases and test descriptions
 * Write automated test scripts or manual test procedures and conduct dry-runs
 * Organize and chair test readiness reviews
 * Conduct formal, dynamic black-box verification testing
 * Organize and chair test completion reviews
 * Formally report defects to the configuration management group and participate in configuration control board meetings
 * Author regression test plans and conduct regression testing
 * Publish test reports
 * Conduct audits with key stakeholders to meet quality assurance standards
 * Opportunities will be available to develop test tools and utilities using platform programming languages


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