Combat Vehicle Tester IV - ATSS

TRAX International Corporation; Aberdeen (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Trax International in the United States is seeking a qualified Test Engineer to lead and execute testing programs for combat vehicle systems. Responsibilities include setting up tests with engineers, coordinating testing teams, ensuring adherence to military standards, and maintaining equipment on and off ranges.

You will supervise execution, troubleshoot powertrain, electronics, and fire control components, and document results for program reviews.

Qualifications

• 10+ years operating, maintaining, and testing combat vehicles or related systems
• Leadership experience in test environments
• Compliance with DOT/FMCSA and safety requirements

Responsibilities

• Set up tests with engineers to meet procedures and military standards
• Lead testing of track/wheeled combat vehicles and related equipment
• Assign work, coordinate efforts, and inspect results for quality

Skills

Leadership ability

CDL Class B HazMat

DOT Medical Exam Cert

MVR checks

Troubleshooting skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Ammunition Certification Level I

Job description

Assignments typically involve planning and conducting a complete project of relatively limited scope or a portion of a larger and more diverse project. Complexity of assignments typically requires considerable creativity and judgment to devise approaches to accomplish work, resolve operational problems, and make decisions in situations where standard methods, procedures, and techniques may not be applicable.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Works with engineers/testing personnel to set up tests that properly adhere to correct test operating procedures and military standards
• Serves as working leader to include planning, coordinating, and conducting 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
• 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
• Contacts personnel in related activities to resolve problems and coordinate work
• 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 to achieve test objectives
• 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
• Plans, coordinates, and provides on-the-job training, technical advice and assistance to various government agencies, peers, and subordinates as required
• Plans and coordinates development, analysis, and provision of technical input as required for documentation and training
• Reviews, analyzes, and integrates the technical work of others
• Prepares data in designated formats
• 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

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Must have 10 years applicable experience or have completed formal training relevant to operating, maintaining, and/or testing combat vehicles and associated relevant weapon components or systems as well as at least 3 years of the 10 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
• 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:
  1. Random testing
  2. 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

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
• 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.

Other Job Information

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: $57.13

Benefits Information

Our company offers a generous benefits package including 3.5 weeks of personal leave (accrued) and 11 paid holidays. This position is eligible for health, vision, and dental care with options for employee only, employee plus one, employee and children, and family coverage. As well as company provided Short-Term Disability, AD&D, Life Insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program. Other optional benefits include 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, and Legal Insurance.