Overview

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

Responsibilities

As a Field Service Engineer (Procurement), you will:

• Evaluate the design and performance of advanced Information Technology-based systems
• Install, configure, and test server hardware (including CPUs, RAM, hard drives, and network cards) for our training simulator systems
• Assemble and install simulator components such as computer racks, computers, network infrastructure, and support systems-ensuring optimal airflow and effective cable management
• Assist with hardware upgrades, replacements, and repairs as needed
• Review and assess technical documentation to verify equipment suitability in system designs
• Create and update technical requirements, specify system components, and draft technical drawings using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tools
• Coordinate and participate in system installation, interface testing, operational performance verification, troubleshooting, technical issue evaluations, and the preparation of technical reports and presentations
• Generate and process material requests based on engineering, production, and program requirements.
• Create, route, and track purchase requisitions (PRs) and purchase orders (POs) in Costpoint.
• Coordinate closely with corporate buyers, providing complete and accurate requirements so that they can perform vendor sourcing and quoting.
• Track order status, delivery schedules, and lead times.
• Perform material management functions, including:
  • Visual inspection of incoming packaging and hardware.
  • Verification that part numbers, quantities, and documentation match the purchase order 3.
  • Coordination of functional receipt inspection as required.
  • Processing of Return Material Authorizations (RMAs) for non‑conforming or failed parts and coordinating reships/replacements.
  • Ensuring accurate receipt and issuance of parts into the Material Resource Planning (MRP) / Costpoint system 3.
• Own day‑to‑day hardware inventory and property management (IT equipment, servers, networking gear, test equipment, spares, and related hardware).
• Support development and maintenance of As‑Built Lists (ABLs), Bills of Material (BOMs), and configuration records for delivered systems.
• Assist in compiling and updating configuration management documents and data packages for each system, ensuring consistency between the physical hardware, documentation, and inventory systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree and 1-2 years of college or related work experience
• Active Secret Clearance
• Understanding of server components (CPU, RAM, storage, etc.)
• Familiarity with server models and rack types
• Ability to safely lift and mount servers into racks
• Knowledge of proper screw and mounting practices
• Experience or familiarity with Ethernet, power, and fiber cabling
• Understanding of proper cable management techniques.
• Awareness of electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions
• Basic safety procedures for lifting and working around equipment
• Ability to follow wiring diagrams or instructions

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EEO Statement