
Senior Test Engineer
General Dynamics Mission Systems
Bloomington, MNFull-time$123–136K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 1w ago
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Job overview
The Senior Test Engineer plans technical approaches, resources, schedules, budgets, and equipment for testing and evaluating systems, products, and special devices. The role prepares test and diagnostic programs, designs test fixtures and equipment, and develops specifications and procedures across the engineering development lifecycle. Candidates need relevant engineering or related experience, programming and scripting knowledge, and the ability to contribute ideas and collaborate effectively.
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Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related Science or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience; or Master's degree, plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants selected may 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
The responsibility is career-defining. So is the opportunity. At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we invent the technologies, products and services, that help our nation's heroes keep our nation safe. The work is so advanced, our teams regularly redefine innovation and excellence for the world. If you're looking for a challenge, you've just found it.
We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers' missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar space and everything in between.
As the Advanced Test Engineer, you'll participate in the planning of technical approaches, resources, schedules, budgets and equipment required for the testing and evaluating of new systems, products and special devices. Utilizing your expert knowledge and understanding of test engineering concepts and principles, you'll prepare test and diagnostic programs, design test fixtures and equipment, and complete specifications and procedures throughout the engineering development lifecycle.
What you'll experience:
Technologies that aren't just top-notch, they're often top-secret
A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what's next
Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it's discovered
What you bring to the table:
A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, a related specialized area or field is required (or equivalent experience) plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
Proficient 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
What sets you apart:
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
Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation
Target salary range: USD $122,553.00/Yr. - USD $135,957.00/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.
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
General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran
Minimum Education Required
Bachelor Degree
Minimum Experience Required
5 - 20 years
Shift
First (Day)
Number of Openings
1
Public Transportation Accessible
Yes
Veterans Encouraged to Apply
No
Physical Required
Yes
Drug Test Required
Yes
Compensation
$122,553.00 - $135,957.00 / Annually
Postal Code
55431
Job Type
Full Time
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
2026-75691
Job Benefits
Not specified
How this job compares
Set against the 3,117 open Test Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$123–136K/yr
- Minnesota median$88–127K/yr23 salary ranges
- US median$105–163K/yr2,074 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $129K, is 21% above the Minnesota median midpoint ($107K) — in the top quarter of Test Engineer salary ranges in Minnesota.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 33 open Test Engineer jobs in Minnesota and 3,117 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Minnesota
- Actalent3 open
- ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company2 open
- General Dynamics Mission Systems (this employer)2 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Test Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (2,634 postings).
- Education
- 1,761 of the 3,117 open Test Engineer jobs (56%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 28, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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