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Field Engineering Specialist Test Representative
Job Description
Field Engineering Specialist Test Representative
Location: Aberdeen, MD
Employment Type: Contract
Pay Range: $44-$47/hourly
About the Role:
Our client is seeking a Field Engineering Specialist Test Representative to support developmental and operational testing of advanced military vehicle platforms. This position serves as a key liaison between engineering teams, military personnel, and test organizations, providing hands-on troubleshooting, vehicle support, and technical expertise to ensure mission success during testing activities.
Responsibilities:
- Support Contractor, Developmental Test (DT), and Operational Test (OT) activities for military vehicle platforms.
- Perform vehicle-level troubleshooting of hardware and software issues to maximize vehicle availability during testing.
- Utilize technical documentation including technical manuals, IETMs, engineering drawings, BOMs, ECOs, and configuration management data to diagnose and resolve issues.
- Coordinate directly with engineering teams including Reliability, Safety, Systems, and Subsystem Engineering to resolve complex technical problems.
- Install modifications, engineering change orders (ECOs), and support hardware integration activities.
- Generate daily Engineering Logs, Field Problem Reports, and Universal Incident Reports (UIRs).
- Conduct root cause analysis and failure investigations on hardware and software issues.
- Guide and direct mechanics, operators, test personnel, soldiers, and support staff during scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities.
- Provide technical support and training to fielding teams and government personnel.
- Support testing activities at government test facilities including Aberdeen Proving Ground and other U.S. Test sites.
- Maintain accurate documentation and reporting throughout all phases of testing.
- Travel approximately 30-50% in support of testing and field activities.
Qualifications:
- 3-5 years of experience operating and/or maintaining military wheeled or tracked vehicles.
- Experience supporting U.S. Government Developmental Testing (DT), Operational Testing (OT), or a combination of military and test experience.
- Strong troubleshooting experience with military vehicle systems.
- Familiarity with electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, software, automotive, and fire control systems.
- Ability to diagnose systemic vehicle performance issues and recommend corrective actions.
- Experience writing technical reports, engineering logs, and incident reports.
- Strong communication, leadership, and customer service skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and engineering tools such as Teamcenter, Vis Mockup, iads, EMSNG, or similar systems.
- Ability to work independently and lead others with limited supervision.
- Valid driver's license required.
- Must meet Anthropometric Size Requirements (ASR).
Clearance Requirements:
- Active Secret Clearance or NACI required.
- Must be eligible to maintain access to U.S. Government and military facilities.
- U.S. Citizenship required.
Why Join CPI?
Contract Professionals, Inc. (CPI) has connected top engineering, technical, and defense professionals with leading employers for over 40 years. We provide dedicated recruiter support, direct access to high-impact defense programs, competitive compensation, and opportunities to work on cutting-edge military vehicle technologies that support our nation's warfighters.
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.