Field Engineering Representative - Test Specialist

Up to $47.84/hour

Requires an active SECRET clearance

Kelly Government Solutions is hiring for a field engineering representative - test specialist on a government contract with our customer in Yuma, AZ. This is a contract to hire opportunity.

Job Description:

The Field Test Contactor Field Engineering Representative (FER) may interact with the customer and engineering to define, document, analyze, perform, and interpret testing for the Abrams, Stryker, Booker, XM-30 Program products, systems, subsystems, components, engineering change orders, and modifications. Testing includes Contractor, USG Developmental Test (DT), and Operational Testing (OT). The FER must be familiar with Operator and Maintenance level tasks for tracked and wheeled platforms. FER will perform direct platform level troubleshooting associated with software and hardware issuesfailures to keep the vehicle available for testing, utilizing all available technical documentation (Team Center, TM’s, IETMS, iads, EBOM, BOM, C mod, ECO, GDV, Op Sheets, electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, and pneumatic drawings). FER may conduct real time direct phone calls to GDLS Reliability, Safety, Systems, and Subsystems Engineering to resolve all issues associated with troubleshooting hardware and software related incidents, test failures, vehicle configuration, installation of modification & ECO hardware, and integration of hardware. Test support includes but is not limited to the following USG Test Sites: APG, YPG, EPG, WSMR, RTC, CRTC, and DPG.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• FER is also responsible for generating daily progress reports including Engineering Logs, and Universal Incident Reports (UIR).

• FER must be familiar with systems engineering, sub systems engineering, and reliability and integration concepts, practices, and procedures.

• FER must be familiar with electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, software, and fire control systems.

• Relies on extensive experience and technical judgment relating to operation and performance of tracked & wheeled military vehicles to plan and support aggressive test schedules.

• FER will guide/direct mechanics, drivers, USG test directors, data collectors, soldiers, and additional crew members during scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities.

• A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

• Additionally, the FER will be responsible for all other duties assigned.

• Test support includes but is not limited to the following USG Test Sites: APG, YPG, EPG, WSMR, RTC, CRTC, DPG.

• Travel will be required approximately 25-35% of the time.

Required:

• Must have excellent customer service skills.

• Must have three to five (3-5) years of experience operating/maintaining military wheeled or tracked vehicles; a vehicle maintenance background is preferred.

• Must have three to five (3-5) years of USG Developmental/Operational test experience and/or a combination of military experience and USG test experience.

• A secret security clearance (or NACI) is required.

• Must meet ASR requirements.

• Write and submit technical daily vehicle Test Engineering Logs.

• Write and submit Field Problem Reports/Universal Incident Reports (UIR) for hardware/software issues/failures.

• Provide subject matter expertise support and training to fielding team and USG testers as required.

• Perform field diagnostics of faults and initiate Root Cause Corrective Analysis/Failure Analysis.

• Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Will be required to lead, guide, and direct others with limited supervision.

• Must be able to troubleshoot systemic performance issues for automotive and weapons systems and recommend viable solutions for the customer.

• Must be technically competent using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PPT) and other computer software programs such as Team Center, Vis Mockup, iads, EMSNG.

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

What happens next:

Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry – even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means our team of expert recruiters will have access to your profile, making your opportunities limitless.

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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.