Field Engineering Specialist Test Representative

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.

• 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.

• 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).

• Active Secret Clearance or NACI required.
• Must be eligible to maintain access to U.S. Government and military facilities.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

This assignment is a U.S. Government Contract which requires all applicants to be U.S. Citizens.