Software Engineering Testing Lead - Space Force (Secret Clearance Required) - Scottsdale, AZ

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At General Dynamics Mission Systems, Space, Cyber, and Intelligent Systems, we invent the technologies, products and services, that help our nation’s heroes keep our nation safe. The work is advanced and our teams regularly redefine innovation and excellence for the world. If you’re looking for a challenge, you’ve just found it.As the Lead Test Engineer for SDA Tracking Missions, you'll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for providing reliable mission critical solutions to our customer community.

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Software Engineering Testing Lead - Space Force (Secret Clearance Required) - Scottsdale, AZ

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$140K–$155K

a year

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This base pay is below the median for senior software engineering jobs in other US places.

Median: $189K a year
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Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Work type: Not given
Level: Senior
Experience: 8+ years
Skills in the job text: Python
Posted: Oct 12, 2026
Last check: 1 h ago
Job type: Software engineering

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What you need

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related Science or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience; or Master's degree, plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.

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.

What you bring to the table

Brings strong leadership presence with a track record of building high-performing teams and cultivating a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
Expert knowledge and experience with object-oriented programming, system processes and scripting languages, Python
Strong understanding of test automation frameworks and methodologies
Experience with cloud-based integration testing
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Outstanding communication skills for frequent contact with managers, project teams across the company and external customers and vendors

What sets you apart

Knowledge of continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices
Experience with requirements management and traceability
Background in defense or aerospace industries
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
Recognized as a subject matter expert (SME) in multiple technical areas

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 nation’s 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 fully on-site.While on-site, you will be a part of the Scottsdale, Arizona facility at GDMS Scottsdale, AZ Campus

Software Engineering Testing Lead - Space Force (Secret Clearance Required) - Scottsdale, AZ

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Software Engineering Testing Lead - Space Force (Secret Clearance Required) - Scottsdale, AZ

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