Seeking Former Fire Control Technician: PCS Tester

Responsibilities for this Position

Seeking Former Fire Control Technician: PCS Tester

ID: 2026-73227
US-VA-Manassas
Required Clearance: Secret
Posted Date: 6/22/2026
Category: Engineering-Systems
Employment Type: Full Time
Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.

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 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus 3 years of 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. 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:

• Bachelors 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.
• 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:

• A Bachelors of Science or Technology degree, a related specialized area or field (or equivalent experience) plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience;
• 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, especially for combat systems.
• Openly proposes ideas that enhance productivity and efficiency, solicits input, and optimizes solutions.

What sets you apart:

• Former U.S. Navy Fire Control Technician (FT) with experience on Virginia, Seawolf, Ohio, or 688-class submarines.
• Prior experience working with BYG-1, SWFTS, CIS, or CCE systems.
• Creative thinking with the ability to multi-task.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success.

About Us:
Help make the technologies, products, and services that make a difference. Thats the opportunity thats waiting for you at General Dynamics Mission Systems. We help our nations heroes keep our nation safe by creating solutions so advanced, they redefine innovation for the world. Its an amazing challenge. And its waiting for you now.

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 nations 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 is on-site. While on-site, you will be a part of the Manassas, VA facility.

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 $90,359.00 - USD $97,771.00 /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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