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Field Engineering Specialist Test Representative
Aberdeen, MD US
Job Description
Field Test Contactor Field Engineering Representative (FER)
The FER supports testing for military platforms like Abrams, Stryker, Booker, and XM-30, including Contractor, Developmental (DT), and Operational Testing (OT). Responsibilities include troubleshooting software and hardware issues, using technical documentation, and coordinating with engineering teams to resolve problems. The FER oversees vehicle configuration, test preparation, and execution at various USG test sites (e.G., APG, YPG, WSMR).
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct troubleshooting and failure analysis for tracked and wheeled military vehicles.
- Generate daily Engineering Logs and Universal Incident Reports (UIR).
- Guide mechanics, drivers, soldiers, and test teams during maintenance activities.
- Provide subject matter expertise and training to field teams and testers.
- Utilize tools like Team Center, iads, and Microsoft Office Suite for technical documentation.
Qualifications:
- 3–5 years of military vehicle maintenance and testing experience.
- Familiarity with systems engineering, diagnostics, and integration of automotive/weapons systems.
- Strong communication and leadership skills.
- Secret clearance (or NACI) required.
- Must meet ASR and have a valid driver’s license.
Travel: Approximately 25–35% required.
US CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENT:
This assignment is a US Government Contract which requires all applicants to be US Citizens.
NO SUBCONTRACT REQUIREMENT:
No third-party applicants will be considered. If you are a third party contracting company, please do not respond to this position.
Meet Your Recruiter
Joe Fisher
Technical Recruiter
I am a seasoned Technical Recruiter and retired U.S. Army Human Resources Specialist with two decades of experience building high-performing teams within government and defense; holding active Secret Clearance. Recognized for demonstrating a natural aptitude for directing the full recruiting cycle while providing the optimal candidate and stakeholder experience, as well as for building robust candidate pipelines and relationship networks to proactively meet hiring and staffing needs.
Currently, I am a Technical Recruiter with Contract Professionals Inc. I conduct full cycle recruiting, sourcing specialized engineering and IT positions for civilians and veterans, while piloting the successful placement of qualified candidates into approved government projects and programs. In addition, I liaise with senior leadership, business partners, and hiring teams to ensure the company’s recruitment support structure is driving the business forward with minimal expenditures.
Colleagues describe me as a loyal, progressive, driven, down-to-earth, strategic and innovative recruiting expert who can be relied on to offer superior human resources solutions for complex corporate challenges.