--- title: Test Engineer at General Dynamics Mission Systems description: General Dynamics Mission Systems is hiring for the Test Engineer role in Dedham, MA. On-site role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/test-engineer-at-general-dynamics-mission-systems-01a13c3b-a376-716c-8736-3aa77e5c2e80 date: 2026-11-15T17:42:40Z og_description: Join General Dynamics Mission Systems as Test Engineer in Dedham, MA. Pays $122.2K–$128.9K per year. On-site role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/p0ffzm.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** | Dedham, MA | | **Salary** | $122.2K/yr - $128.9K/yr | | **Posted** | Oct 13, 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 $113,000 – $159,000 a year (median $138,000). ## Description ## Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related Science or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience; or Master's degree, plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant 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. ## Responsibilities for this Position General Dynamics Mission Systems is actively seeking a Test Engineer for our Secure Network and Voice Product Development Team. This position is critical for advancing our automated testing capabilities, requiring collaboration within an agile team to convert operational concepts into practical designs and implementations. The role entails transforming existing design and new specifications into design, coding, and conducting testing and debugging. **What you’ll experience:** - Work on an agile team to design and implement automated testing solutions. - Develop automation within a test framework. - Building test automation into a CI/CD process (Jenkins, GitLab) - Collaborate with developers to capture new and modified code. - Solve complex problems and implement efficient solutions. - Continuously learn and improve your coding skills. - Work in an environment that encourages innovation and creativity. - Create test procedures from requirements **What you bring to the table:** - Strong knowledge of a scripting language, preferably Python. - Proficient knowledge of software tools supporting Integrated Development Environments (IDE), version control, defect reporting and scripting - Ability to turn concepts, specifications, or requirements into design and code. - Experience with testing and debugging. - Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. - Ability to work well in a team and communicate effectively. **What sets you apart:** - Understanding of software development best practices. - Passion for coding and staying updated with the latest technologies. - Ability to define the scope, schedule, and expectations for the work you execute. - Shows initiative on assignments and executes projects with little guidance - Creative thinking with the ability to effectively multi-task - Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation **Workplace Options:** This position is fully on-site. While on-site, you will be a part of our Dedham team. ## 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 $122,236.00 - USD $128,921.00 /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! 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