Test And Evaluation Senior Vehicle Test Lead

Company Information 

General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness.  Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.

Hybrid/Onsite:  Due to the nature of the work, this role may require on-site presence up to 80%.

What We Offer

Whether you are starting your career or an experienced professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is impactful and built for you.

·         Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending.

·         Competitive base pay, incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits.

·         401k Match (6%).

·         Educational Assistance.

·         Hybrid work schedule may be available.

·         9-80 Work Schedule (This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off).

·         On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment.

·         Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled with new equipment Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track.

 Responsibilities to Anticipate for this role

·         Develop test plans for system level testing

·         Develop test reports for system level testing

·         Create and maintain test schedules and resources for system level testing

·         Provide high level estimates for labor hours and material dollars related to system level testing

·         Develop instrumentation plans

·         Coordinate with lab technicians and other subject matter experts as required

·         Coordinate with field engineering representatives as required

·         Prepare weekly status reports for management and project leadership

·         Communicate program issues, needs, and updates with management, project leadership and GDLS leadership

·         Lead daily test calls

·         Ability to lead a small team and provide clear direction to support personnel

·         Execute significantly complex Vehicle Testing on multiple vehicles at the same time.

·         Good knowledge of private test sites – ARES, NATC, KRC, TRC, Holly Oaks, etc.

·         Good knowledge of USG test sites – APG, YPG, EPG, RTC, Grayling, WSMR, etc.

·         Create scope of work documents for suppliers and other GDLS related test activities

·         Good knowledge of various test equipment, test methods, and procedures identified in MIL-STD-810, APTD-2404, ATPD-3167, TOPs, ITOPs

Qualifications Sought

·         Bachelor degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or other technical degrees

·         Personal computer skills: MS Office Suite, Creo, Teamcenter, Internal company databases and programs

·         Occasional travel required to various test sites

·         Great writing and communication skills

·         Strong ability and willingness to work in a team environment

·         Extended hours and weekends required on occasion

·         Good leadership skills.