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# Test Engineer

- **Company:** General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.
- **Location:** Bloomington, MN, United States
- **Salary:** $84,424.0 - $93,657.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Object-Oriented Software Development, System Testing, Scripting, Performance Testing
- **Published:** August 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88133961/1

## About the Role

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related Science or Mathematics field, plus 1 year of relevant work experience; or Master's degree., * Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related Science or Mathematics field, plus 1 year of relevant work 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:

 * 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

Working successfully within a team, the Senior Test Engineer will execute the test approach and document system verification throughout the engineering development lifecycle. This will entail assisting in the following areas:

 * 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

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
 * You will be supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) programs for Manufacturing
 * You will be in charge of Design for Manufacturing Test
 * Setting up test equipment
 * Improving test yield
 * Repairing test equipment
 * Setting up troubleshooting tools for the technicians


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