Job Description
Responsibilities for this Position
Space Force - Tester - Tracking (Sign-On Bonus Available) ID: 2025-69627
USA-AZ-Scottsdale
Required Clearance: Top Secret, obtainable within reasonable time based on requirements
Posted Date: 12/10/2025
Category: Engineering-Other
Employment Type: Full Time
Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.
Basic Qualifications Requires a Bachelors degree in Engineering, or a related Science, Technology or Mathematics field. Also requires 2+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree and 6 months of job-related experience.
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense Top Secret security clearance is preferred 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.
Responsibilities for this Position ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES: As a Software Tester for the SDA GMI program, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our ground operational systems. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify issues and ensure our software meets the highest standards.
Preferred Skills and Experiences: Testing and Quality Assurance: Proficiency in manual and automated testing methodologies Strong understanding of test case design, test execution, and defect management Experience with test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, TestNG)
Programming and Scripting: Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python, JavaScript, or Shell scripting Familiarity with API testing tools (e.g., Postman, SoapUI)
DevOps and Continuous Integration: Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and integration of automated tests Experience with tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar
Security Testing: Knowledge of security testing methodologies and tools Familiarity with penetration testing and vulnerability assessment
Collaboration and Communication: Ability to work effectively with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders Strong problem-solving and analytical skills Proficient in documenting test cases, test plans, and test results
Tools: Test Management and Automation: Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, Postman, SoapUI Jenkins, GitLab CI
Version Control and Collaboration: Git, Jira, Confluence
Security Testing: OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite
Monitoring and Logging: Splunk
What Sets You Apart: - Proven ability to design and execute comprehensive test plans
- Expertise in identifying and troubleshooting software issues
- Collaborative team player with a keen eye for detail
- Up-to-date with the latest trends in software testing and quality assurance
- Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development
What youll experience:
- Technologies that arent just top-notch, theyre often top-secret
- A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring whats next
- Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as its discovered
What you bring to the table:
- A Bachelors 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:
- 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
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Salary Note This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.
Combined Salary Range USD $87,324.00 - USD $96,875.00 /Yr.
Company Overview General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
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Job Tags
Full time, Second job, Relocation package, Flexible hours,