Technician, Testing & Evaluation

About CARACAL:

Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, CARACAL is the regional leader in small arms manufacturing. We build high-quality next-generation firearms in state-of-the-art facilities, using some of the world’s best CNC machines, QC equipment, and moulding technologies. Every phase of our manufacturing process ensures our products comply with rigorous international standards, such as NATO and CIP. Advanced technologies, including additive manufacturing and CAD / CAM, are at the core of our design and prototyping processes. We continually enhance our weapons so they remain aligned with the evolving mission requirements of our customers. As a result, our products provide those on the front lines with the firepower they need for mission success.

Core Accountabilities

• Perform tests of weapons submitted in order to produce reliable and precise data to support scientific investigations and support.
• Conduct daily testing safety meetings to ensure that all members of the test are fully aware of safety conditions, procedures and protocols.
• Carefully and accurately evaluates, documents, and quantifies all areas of performance of prototype, pre-production, and production weapons.
• Attend mock-up checks of products under development to ensure suitable ergonomics and acceptable functional design.
• Carryout the Accessories Testing Group in the evaluation of accessory products installed on weapons and the effect that those parts have on the dynamics of the weapons.
• Perform mechanical work during testing as required including replacing various parts as necessary for evaluation testing purposes.
• Carryout the preventative maintenance and service on department and test units as necessary including cleaning, lubricating and replacing worn or damaged parts.
• Maintain a working knowledge of Caracal’s and competitive unit’s technological and mechanical advances.
• Attend and/or support with all types of consumer research events including focus groups, one-on-one interviews, and “demonstration” events;
• Periodically participate in events to maintain the physical and mental skill level necessary to perform product evaluation and endurance testing.

Experience & Educational Qualifications

• Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical / Production).
• 3-5 years of experience in weapons test or test lab. 
• Experience in formal weapons test programs, understanding of building written testing protocols, and test plans, gathering all and reporting all data delivered for the individual tests.
• Understanding of computer-aided design and metalworking preferred. 
• Understands military standard requirements and test protocols.
• Proven ability to gather and analyze information skillfully and generate creative solutions while completing test projects on time and budget. 
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures or governmental regulations (CIP, NATO SAAMI preferred). 
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and/or clients. 

Key Skills

• Familiar with testing methods in accordance with most applicable military standards.
• Knowledge of firearms and systems accessories’ safety, ergonomics, functional and performance requirements.
• Excellent manual dexterity
• Problem-solving skills

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