Sr Test Engineer - Cape Canaveral Florida
General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc · Cape Canaveral, FL, US · United States · On-site
Posted Oct 8, 2026
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Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's or Technology degree in Engineering 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.
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
At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we create the technologies, products, and services that help our nation's heroes keep our nation safe. Our engineers support one of the nation's most critical strategic deterrence programs by developing, integrating, testing, and sustaining advanced guidance and telemetry systems used in support of the U.S. Navy Strategic Weapons System.
As a Senior Support Engineer II , you will become part of the engineering team responsible for supporting the Pod Ground Control (PGC) System , the primary ground control and test system used during missile guidance system development, integration, verification, and flight test operations.
This position offers an excellent opportunity for engineers who enjoy solving technical problems, working with hardware and software, supporting mission operations, and collaborating with government and industry partners in a fast-paced engineering environment.
What you’ll experience:
Working on one of the nation's highest priority strategic defense programs.
Supporting real-world missile guidance and telemetry testing.
Hands-on interaction with complex hardware, software, networking, and instrumentation systems.
Working alongside experienced systems, software, electrical, and mechanical engineers.
Supporting engineering activities from laboratory integration through operational field testing.
Opportunities to contribute to next-generation guidance and control technologies.
What you bring to the table:
Minimum of 2 years of engineering or technical support experience.
Experience troubleshooting complex hardware/software systems.
Understanding of system integration and engineering test methodologies.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, interface documentation, and technical specifications.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently while collaborating within multidisciplinary teams.
Ability to support occasional off-site testing and customer operations.
Preferred Qualifications
Linux or Windows system administration
Computer networking
Data acquisition systems
Software installation and system configuration
Scripting languages
Experience supporting Strategic Systems Programs (SSP), Guidance Systems, Telemetry, Fire Control Systems, or missile test operations
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