Entry Level Test Engineer at Mission Systems – Manassas, Virginia

Entry Level Test Engineer

ID: 2026-71158
US-VA-Manassas
Required Clearance: Secret, obtainable within reasonable time based on requirements
Posted Date: 3/2/2026
Category: Engineering-Other
Employment Type: College
Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.
Basic Qualifications

Key Responsibilities:
• Design, development, and implement cost-effective testing methods.
• Generate technical engineering products using appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools.
• Execute test approaches and document system verification throughout the engineering development
lifecycle.
• Isolate and document issues and defects.
• Setup and conduct functional, environmental, operational, and/or performance tests on hardware, software,
and systems.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
• Good understanding of testing and troubleshooting methods for hardware, software, and systems.
• Ability to generate technical engineering products using appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and
tools.
• Good proficiency in executing test approaches and documenting system verification.
• Good knowledge of functional, environmental, operational, and performance testing.
• Good problem-solving skills to isolate and document issues and defects.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and follow directions.
• Good understanding of Microsoft Office applications.
Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or a related Science or Mathematics field

Responsibilities for this Position

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense 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

What sets you apart:

• A strong understanding of testing principles and methodologies, with a focus on requirements-based testing.
• Ability to analyze requirements and design comprehensive test cases to validate them.
• Experience with test automation and tools to improve software quality and reliability.
• Creative thinker with a collaborative mindset who thrives in team-oriented environments.
• Attention to detail and the ability to follow directions. When the directions are not clear, the courage to challenge the Lead Tester to clarify the directions.
• Ability to learn graphical user interfaces quickly.
• Ability to understand basic workflows and provide feedback.
• Ability to document reliable, optimized Test Steps for manual execution.
• Understanding of basic Linux commands and/ or a working knowledge of Linux.
• Ability to work comfortably in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience automating tests with Robot Framework a plus.
• Experience automating Linux system configuration verification with Ansible a plus.
• Experience in Java software development and Nginx a plus.

Our Commitment to You:

• An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
• Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s security
• Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
• Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more
• See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

Workplace Options:
This position will be fully on-site. While on-site, you will be a part of the GDMS Manassas (VA) facility.

Target salary range: USD $56,889.00/Yr. - USD $96711.00/Yr. 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.

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 $56,889.00 - USD $96,711.00 /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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