Combat Vehicle Tester III - ATSS

Trax International; Maryland; On-site; USD 55,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid holidays

Personal leave

Vision and dental

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

401(k)

HSA/FSA

Life Insurance

Legal Insurance

Job summary

Trax International seeks a Combat Vehicle Tester III to lead testing operations for track and wheeled vehicles at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. The role includes operating and maintaining vehicles, weapons, and data-collection systems during firing programs and tests on varied courses.

Responsibilities cover directing teams, troubleshooting powertrain and sensor systems, and ensuring compliance with test plans, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience operating, maintaining, and/or testing combat vehicles.
• Demonstrated leadership ability in prior roles.
• CDL Class B with HazMat endorsement within 1 year of employment.
• Current DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate.
• Must pass DOT-compliant drug screening and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Assigns work and provides technical direction to teams.
• Tests track or wheeled combat vehicles and related equipment.
• Ensures operator-level PMCS and maintenance per plans and regulations.
• Operates data collection instrumentation and vehicle systems.
• Trains and advises government agencies and peers as needed.
• Documents test results and analyzes vehicle performance.

Skills

Leadership

Testing experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Combat Vehicle Tester III - ATSS

Job Code: 2026:0409-055
Location: Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
FT/PT Status: Full Time
Business Sector: Test Range Operations

Serves as working leader to include coordination of efforts necessary to perform a variety of tasks associated with testing track or wheeled combat vehicles to include operating and maintaining vehicles, weapons, systems, and communication equipment while supporting firing programs and test missions, on and off test courses and firing ranges.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assigns work and provides technical direction, helps in accomplishing difficult work procedures, observes work in progress to anticipate and resolved problems, and inspects completed work for quality and consistency
• Tasks may be manual and/or mechanical in nature and support testing combat vehicle systems, weapons, ammunition, armor, and related equipment
• Coordinates efforts necessary to ensure operator level PMCS as well as any other operator level maintenance performed is done in accordance with appropriate/approved test plans, manuals, policies, and regulations
• Works independently and assists/coordinates the efforts of less experienced personnel in accordance with operator level manuals to troubleshoot, diagnose, and appropriately document issues relating to power plants, auxiliary power units, engines, transmissions, suspension components, electrical/electronic systems and components, communications equipment, basic fire control systems, turret traversing mechanisms, hydraulic or pneumatic systems, fire extinguisher/suppression systems, gas particulate systems and any like or related items in accordance with test objectives
• Coordinates efforts necessary to ensure unit level maintenance is accomplished in accordance with appropriate/approved test plans, manuals, policies, and regulations
• Works independently and/or coordinates efforts to install and/or operate sensitive data collection instrumentation, vehicle system training simulators/devices, and/or maintain equipment necessary to collect, process, store or obtain test related data in accordance with appropriate test plans, manuals, policies, and regulations
• Works independently and assists less qualified personnel to effectively operate combat vehicle computers, software, and other related technology
• Identifies, documents, and communicates test related and/or abnormal conditions in an appropriate format and timely manner
• Provides on-the-job training, technical advice and assistance to various government agencies, peers, and subordinates as required
• Works independently and assists less qualified personnel to develop, analyze and provide technical input as required for documentation and training
• Works, coordinates, and collaborates with others in a professional manner to accomplish testing, evaluation, operation, and maintenance of combat vehicles and equipment
• Actively participates to ensure personal safety, team safety, visitor safety, and end user safety in accordance with policy, standard operating procedures, and locally identified hazard mitigation requirements

Qualifications

• Must have 7 years applicable experience or have completed formal training relevant to operating, maintaining, and/or testing combat vehicles and associated relevant weapon components or systems At least 2 years of the 7 years of experience must be as a CVT II or a comparable test and evaluation range, laboratory, or military environment
• Must have demonstrated leadership ability
• 20% must possess and maintain a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B, with Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) endorsement within 1 year of employment
• Must present a current DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate (MEC) issued by a certified medical provider listed on the National Register of Certified Medical Examiners
• Subject to pre-employment and ongoing Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) checks to confirm a safe driving history
• Must pass a DOT-compliant pre-employment drug screen and participate in an employer-administered drug and alcohol testing program, which includes:
  • Random testing
  • Post-accident testing
  • Reasonable suspicion testing
  • Return-to-duty and follow-up testing (if applicable)
• Must consent to a full query of the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse prior to hire, and to annual limited queries during employment
• Must report any CDL suspensions, disqualifications, or convictions for traffic violations in accordance with Federal regulations
• Must know and follow state and federal commercial vehicle regulations enforced by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and Department of Transportation
• Must possess an Ammunition Certification Level I in accordance with ATC Regulation 350-8 within 6 months of employment

The above are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel in this position. TRAX International reserves the right to make changes to the job description whenever necessary.

Physical Qualifications

• The work of this position is performed in the field where you are subject to the environment and sometimes in an environmentally controlled office environment
• Must be capable of squatting, crouching, standing, climbing, stooping, and sitting, sometimes for extended periods while performing duties
• Must be capable of climbing up and into large vehicles up to 10 feet high.
• Must be able to ascend and descend equipment
• Must be able to lift 60 pounds unassisted
• Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for work tasks assigned
• Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the duties and responsibilities

Terms of Employment & Eligibility Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must possess a valid driver's license, without special restrictions
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening periodic retest
• Must be able to successfully complete a background screening
• Must possess or be able to obtain a security clearance prior to employment and maintain security clearance for the duration of employment

TRAX is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and supports contributions of all individuals. TRAX is an equal opportunity employer of minorities, females, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, familial status, pregnancy, ancestry, national origin, handicap, gender identity or expression, protected genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Rate of Pay/Benefits

Hourly Rate: $47.36

Benefits Information

• 3.5 weeks of personal leave (accrued)
• 11 paid holidays
• Health, vision, and dental care with options for employee only, employee plus one, employee and children, and family coverage
• Short-Term Disability
• AD&D
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement plans through a 401(k) and Roth IRA
• Dependent Care FSA
• Healthcare FSA
• HSA Accounts (only for applicable high-deductible plans)
• Long-Term Disability
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Identity Theft Insurance
• Legal Insurance