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General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems around the world. OTS empowers the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of overarching product segments applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations, providing a cutting-edge advantage to our warfighters.
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Job Summary
We are currently seeking a Senior Test Engineer for our Solid Rocket Motor program. This individual will be required to develop and implement methods and procedures for process control, process improvement, testing and inspection to ensure that the products are free of flaws and function as designed. Design and install sophisticated testing equipment and perform product testing and analysis to maintain quality levels and minimize defects and failure rates. Analyze reports and defective products to determine trends and recommend corrective actions. Collaborate with supplier representatives on quality problems, ensuring that effective corrective actions are implemented and contributing to supplier quality improvement programs.
Impact of the Role
General Profile
* Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own job discipline and basic knowledge of related job disciplines
* Solves complex problems
* Works independently, receives minimal guidance
* May lead projects or project steps within a broader project or may have accountability for on-going activities or objectives
* Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience
* Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment
Essential Functions
* Interacts with other engineering groups to define, document, analyze, perform, and interpret tests for products, systems, components, or modifications.
* Participates in final system integration and validation to identify functional problems.
* Defines internal quality control standards and the maintenance of reliability programs.
* Creates, documents, and analyzes the most complex test cases and provides feedback and recommendations for product or design changes.
* Ensures testing procedures are in compliance with any required industry specific standards.
* Identifies chronic or systemic problems in testing and develops and implements improvements to process.
* Coordinates with vendors or suppliers to modify or develop testing for components or other parts.
Required Qualifications
* Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 5-7 years' experience
* Discipline/Major: Engineering degree required
* Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Preferred Qualifications
* Preferred education and experience: Bachelor's Degree
* Knowledge, skills & abilities: Conformance testing. Product testing. Test engineering. Quality standard development. Bug/defect identification. Industry standards. Test documentation. Bug tracking software. Software testing tools. Oral and written communication skills. Critical thinking. Analytical thinking.
Physical Requirements
* Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities.
* May need to stand for long periods of time.
* Work may require employee to work inside and outside with exposure to changing climate and/or operate machinery.
* This position is Safety-Sensitive.
Additional Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
* Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing
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