Test Eng Sr Technician

General Dynamics - Ordnance and Tactical Systems (AR,ME,NE,OH,VT); Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) in Lincoln, NE, is seeking a Test Eng Sr Technician to develop and implement testing and inspection procedures ensuring defect-free, functional products. The role focuses on process control, data recording, and collaboration with design and engineering teams.

Ideal candidates have a vocational/technical degree with 2–5 years of relevant experience, strong knowledge of testing equipment and standards, and willingness to work on-site in a

Qualifications

• Vocational/Technical Training Degree with 2–5 years' experience or equivalent education/experience.
• Associate's Degree preferred.
• Engineering knowledge: Test equipment, documentation, and standards.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements methods for process control, testing and inspection.
• Designs and installs testing equipment and performs product testing.
• Analyzes reports to identify trends and recommend corrective actions.
• Records data and communicates results to engineering teams.
• Supports suppliers with quality issues.

Skills

Engineering Support

Test Execution

Industry Standards

Test Documentation

Test Equipment

Education

Vocational/Technical Training Degree

Associate's Degree

Job description

Job Title

Test Eng Sr Technician

Job Locations

US-NE-Lincoln

Requisition ID

2026-36962

Position Type

Full Time

Position Classification

On-Site

Job Function

Engineering

Company Overview

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems around the world. OTS empowers the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of overarching product segments applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations, providing a cutting-edge advantage to our warfighters.

Our Ethos of Honesty, Trust, Transparency, and Alignment, are the guiding principles that form the foundation of everything we do. Integrity is paramount, innovation fuels our passion, customer satisfaction is at the core of our mission, and collaboration is key to our success - fostering a culture of teamwork and mutual respect among employees, partners, and stakeholders.

Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits that include career development and recognition programs.

If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Job Summary

• Develops and implements methods and procedures for process control, process improvement, testing and inspection to ensure that the products are free of flaws and function as designed
• Designs and installs sophisticated testing equipment and performs product testing and analysis to maintain quality levels and minimize defects and failure rates
• Analyzes reports and defective products to determine trends and recommend corrective actions
• Collaborates with supplier representatives on quality problems, ensures that effective corrective actions are implemented and contributes to supplier quality improvement programs

Impact of the Role

General Profile

• Requires working knowledge and skills to perform a defined set of analytical scientific or operational processes
• Applies experience and skills to complete assigned work within own area of expertise
• Works within standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods
• Works with a moderate degree of supervision
• Performs manual tasks according to established procedures

Essential Functions

• Performs standard testing processes on a variety of equipment and records and analyzes results.
• Records data from testing in standard formats and provides results to product and engineering teams.
• Assists technical teams with recommendations to resolve testing problems, roadblocks or equipment malfunctions that impact the performance or validity of testing.
• Requires knowledge of industry specific tests and testing equipment.

Required Qualifications

• Required education and experience: Vocational/Technical Training Degree and 2-5 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education &/or Experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred education and experience: Associate's Degree
• Discipline/Major: Technical Training Preferred
• Knowledge, skills & abilities: Engineering Support. Test Execution. Industry Standards. Test Documentation. Test Equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities.
• Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds.
• May need to stand for long periods of time.
• Work may require employee to work inside and outside with exposure to changing climate and/or operate machinery.
• May be requested to work a different shift.
• Must be willing to work outside normal business hours as required.
• This position is Safety-Sensitive.

Travel Requirements

No or very little travel likely.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee's at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.