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.

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.