Direct - Field Engineering Specialist Test Representative

Job Description

We Serve Those Who Protect What Matters.

At General Dynamics Land Systems, we build the combat vehicles and integrated technologies that give soldiers a decisive advantage. We design, engineer and sustain advanced tracked and wheeled systems paired with modern electronic architecture, AI-enabled capabilities and autonomy-ready technology.

From Abrams to LAV, Stryker to AJAX, robotic platforms to software solutions and beyond, our portfolio delivers proven performance for customers around the world.

That's why Soldiers and Marines have trusted General Dynamics Land Systems products in the toughest conditions for decades. We deliver the power to win.

Every day, our global team looks beyond the horizon, solving problems before they become challenges.

Bring your talent. Bring your purpose. Let's shape the future of General Dynamics Land Systems together.

What We Offer

Starting your career or you are an experienced professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is Impactful and built for you.

• Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending
• Competitive base pay and incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits
• 401k Match (6%)
• Educational Assistance
• 9-80 Work Schedule (This position's standard work schedule is 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off)
• Onsite cafeteria, fitness center, and outdoor fitness track

This position will be located in Aberdeen, Maryland.

About the Role

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 issues ailures 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, DPG, Ft Hood, Ft Irwin, and Ft Sill.

Responsibilities to Anticipate for this role

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. Additionally 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, Ft Hood, Ft Irwin, and Ft Sill.

Travel will be required approximately 30-50% of the time.

Qualifications Sought

• Must have excellent Customer Service skills.
• Must have 3-5 years of experience operating/maintaining military wheeled or tracked vehicles. A vehicle maintenance background is preferred.
• Must have 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.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call or send an e-mail to [email protected] for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.