Field Test Manager, Ground Vehicle Systems

Hanwha Defense USA, Inc.; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Defense USA, Inc. is seeking an Artillery Test Manager to serve as the company’s primary representative at Yuma Proving Ground. The role focuses on managing personnel and assets, coordinating with US Army test representatives, and ensuring test objectives are met.

Candidates should have defense program experience, strong leadership in field operations, and deep knowledge of ground vehicle systems, with emphasis on safety, documentation, and timely issue resolution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering or equivalent military training/experience.
• Experience managing cost, schedule, and performance.
• Experience providing technical support to U.S. defense systems or military customers.
• Knowledge of ground vehicle systems ( automotive, electrical, hydraulic, software‑based, weapon subsystems).
• Ability to diagnose complex technical issues independently and communicate solutions.
• Experience working in field environments, including testing, operational support, or sustainment activities.
• Strong documentation, communication, and customer‑interaction skills.
• Ability to travel frequently and work in diverse environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site management for operation, maintenance, diagnostics, and troubleshooting of ground combat vehicle systems.
• Serve as the primary test liaison to customer organizations, operators, maintainers, and program management teams.
• Lead test support activities, coordinating daily tasks, prioritizing customer needs, and ensuring timely response to technical issues.
• Document, track, and report field incidents, performance issues, and maintenance trends; mandate issues to engineering teams as necessary. Provide daily status reports of test activities and status of test personnel and assets.
• Manage the execution of modifications, upgrades, system tests, and field retrofits in accordance with program specifications.
• Communicate system performance data and field observations to engineering and logistics teams to support design improvements and lifecycle support planning.
• Ensure compliance with safety, maintenance, configuration management, and quality requirements during field operations.
• Participate in field trials, test events, and evaluation activities in various operational environments.
• Travel to customer sites, test ranges, operational units, and partner facilities as program requirements dictate.

Skills

Program management

Technical support

Ground vehicle systems

Communication

Field environment experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Hanwha Defense USA, Inc. is seeking an Artillery Test Manager to serve as the company’s primary representative at Yuma Proving Ground. The role focuses on managing personnel and assets, coordinating with US Army test representatives, and ensuring test objectives are met.

Candidates should have defense program experience, strong leadership in field operations, and deep knowledge of ground vehicle systems, with emphasis on safety, documentation, and timely issue resolution.