PCS Tester/Test Engineer
Job in
Manassas, Prince William County, Virginia, 20108, USA
Listed on 2026-06-26
Listing for:
General Dynamics
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-26
Job specializations:
-
Engineering
Systems Engineer, Test Engineer, Electronics Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Responsibilities for this Position
PCS Tester / Test Engineer
:
US-VA-Manassas
Required Clearance:
Secret
Posted Date: 6/23/2026
Category:
Engineering-Systems
Employment Type:
Full Time
Hiring Company:
General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus 6 months of relevant experience.
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS::
Department of Defense Secret security clearance is obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after 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
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to obtain a 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.
Job Requisition: Tester for the Payload Control System (PCS)
Job Summary:
The PCS Test and Integration Engineer will be responsible for testing and validating the Payload Control System (PCS), a critical component of our advanced defense solutions. The PCS supports various payloads, ensuring operational effectiveness and integration within broader systems.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop, implement, and execute test plans and procedures for the PCS to ensure it meets operational requirements and performance standards.
* Conduct system integration testing, including hardware and software components, to validate system functionality and interoperability within larger defense systems.
* Perform system troubleshooting and debugging to identify and resolve issues.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software developers, systems engineers, and other test engineers, to ensure comprehensive test coverage and effective issue resolution.
* Document test results, generate test reports, and communicate findings to stakeholders.
* Ensure compliance with relevant standards, regulations, and quality assurance processes.
* Support field testing and validation activities as required.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's or Technology degree in Engineering, Computer Science, 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
* Proven experience in system testing and validation, preferably within defense or aerospace industries.
* Familiarity with the Payload Control System and integration within larger defense systems.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Strong communication and documentation skills.
* Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
Desired
Skills:
* Experience with advanced defense systems.
* Knowledge of various payloads and their integration.
* Proficiency in DOORs, automated testing tools, and scripting languages.
Additional Responsibilities:
* 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.
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:
* Demonstrate narrowly focused in-depth technical level of practical operational process knowledge in a specific engineering area.
* Demonstrate technical competence in the setup, monitoring, and documentation of experiments and/or lab equipment.
* Strong grasp of Navy maintenance procedures and philosophies,…
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