Space Force - QA Automation and Manual Tester - (Sign-On Bonus Available)

Responsibilities for this Position

Space Force - QA Automation and Manual Tester - (Sign-On Bonus Available)

ID: 2025-69905
USA-AZ-Scottsdale
Required Clearance: Top Secret, obtainable within reasonable time based on requirements
Posted Date: 2/2/2026
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 Integrator and 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:

Integration and Testing:

Perform manual and automated testing to validate system functionality

Design, execute, and manage test cases, ensuring comprehensive defect management

Conduct component-level end-to-end integration and verification using simulated external interfaces

Analyze logs and artifacts alongside design documents to identify and isolate issues

Validate system performance through rigorous testing strategies

Programming and Scripting:

Develop and execute tests and scripts using programming languages such as Python and Java

Security Testing:

Apply security testing methodologies, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessments to ensure system integrity

Collaboration and Communication:

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Collaborate effectively with developers, product owners, and stakeholders.

Document and maintain test cases, test plans, and test results with clarity and precision.

Tools:

Test Management:

JUnit, Postman, PyTest

Version Control and Collaboration:

Git, Jira, Confluence

Monitoring and Logging:

Splunk

Languages:

Python (required)

Java (preferred)

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

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

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

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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 $89,505.00 - USD $99,295.00 /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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