--- title: Sr Test Engineer Florida description: General Dynamics Mission Systems is hiring for the Sr Test Engineer Florida role in Cape Canaveral, FL. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/sr-test-engineer-florida-at-general-dynamics-mission-systems-01a0b15a-815c-7fdc-b9fa-868e0d35e433 date: 2026-11-15T17:42:40Z og_description: Join General Dynamics Mission Systems as Sr Test Engineer Florida in Cape Canaveral, FL. Pays $86.1K–$93.2K per year. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/b5knup.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [General Dynamics Mission Systems](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/general-dynamics-mission-systems?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Cape Canaveral, FL | | **Salary** | $86.1K/yr - $93.2K/yr | | **Posted** | Oct 08, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** B · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for General Dynamics Mission Systems. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for General Dynamics Mission Systems. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $101,000 – $146,000 a year (median $121,000). ## Description ## Basic Qualifications Bachelor's or Technology degree in Engineering or a related specialized area/field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience, plus 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree. **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. ## Responsibilities for this Position At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we create the technologies, products, and services that help our nation's heroes keep our nation safe. Our engineers support one of the nation's most critical strategic deterrence programs by developing, integrating, testing, and sustaining advanced guidance and telemetry systems used in support of the U.S. Navy Strategic Weapons System. As a **Senior Support Engineer II**, you will become part of the engineering team responsible for supporting the **Pod Ground Control (PGC) System**, the primary ground control and test system used during missile guidance system development, integration, verification, and flight test operations. This position offers an excellent opportunity for engineers who enjoy solving technical problems, working with hardware and software, supporting mission operations, and collaborating with government and industry partners in a fast-paced engineering environment. #### What you’ll experience: - Working on one of the nation's highest priority strategic defense programs. - Supporting real-world missile guidance and telemetry testing. - Hands-on interaction with complex hardware, software, networking, and instrumentation systems. - Working alongside experienced systems, software, electrical, and mechanical engineers. - Supporting engineering activities from laboratory integration through operational field testing. - Opportunities to contribute to next-generation guidance and control technologies. #### What you bring to the table: - Minimum of 2 years of engineering or technical support experience. - Experience troubleshooting complex hardware/software systems. - Understanding of system integration and engineering test methodologies. - Ability to interpret engineering drawings, interface documentation, and technical specifications. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - Ability to work independently while collaborating within multidisciplinary teams. - Ability to support occasional off-site testing and customer operations. **Preferred Qualifications** - Linux or Windows system administration - Computer networking - Data acquisition systems - Software installation and system configuration - Scripting languages - Experience supporting Strategic Systems Programs (SSP), Guidance Systems, Telemetry, Fire Control Systems, or missile test operations - Robot.Framework **What sets you apart:** - Passion for solving difficult problems. - Enjoys working with hardware as much as software. - Ability to rapidly diagnose problems under schedule pressure. - Initiative to improve processes through automation, AI, and continuous improvement. - Collaborative mindset with the ability to build strong working relationships across engineering disciplines and customer organizations. **Key Responsibilities:** - Support operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and sustainment of the Pod Ground Control (PGC) System. - Develop, execute, and document engineering test procedures and operational checkouts. - Support laboratory, ground test, and flight test activities by configuring equipment and resolving technical issues during mission operations. - Diagnose hardware, software, network, and interface problems while identifying root cause and implementing corrective actions. - Support system upgrades, software installations, configuration management activities, and equipment modernization efforts. - Generate engineering documentation including: * Test Procedures * Test Reports * Operational Procedures - Support customer demonstrations, training events, and operational readiness activities. - Travel periodically in support of customer operations, field testing, and flight test events. - Identify opportunities to leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI), automation, and digital engineering tools to improve engineering efficiency and operational effectiveness. ## 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 $86,091.00 - USD $93,154.00 /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 ## Skills - Scripting - Technical Support - System Administration - Network Engineering - Technical Drawings - Problem Solving - Flight Testing - Automation - Root Cause Analysis - Digital Engineering - System Configuration - Artificial Intelligence - Initiative - Technical Writing - Sustainment - Software Installation - Ground Testing - Missile Guidance - Control Systems - Continuous Improvement Process - Field Testing - Configuration Management - Corrective And Preventive Action (Capa) - Maintenance - Systems Integration - Ability to Work Independently - Data Acquisition - Linux - System Upgrades - Telemetry - Communication - Operational Readiness - Demonstration Skills - Test Methodology - Customer Service ## Related - [More jobs at General Dynamics Mission Systems](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/general-dynamics-mission-systems?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Technology & Software jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/technology-and-software?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [QA & Testing jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/technology-and-software/qa-and-testing?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [QA Engineer jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/technology-and-software/qa-and-testing/qa-engineer?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Florida](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/florida?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 158173 jobs - [Defense and Space](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/aerospace-and-defense/defense-and-space?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 61184 jobs - [General Dynamics Mission Systems](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/general-dynamics-mission-systems?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 841 jobs ## Related pages - [Florida](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/florida?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 158173 jobs - [Defense and Space](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/aerospace-and-defense/defense-and-space?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 61184 jobs - [General Dynamics Mission Systems](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/general-dynamics-mission-systems?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 841 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)