Technician - Testing & Evaluation

First Select Employment Services; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the defence industry is seeking a Testing Specialist to perform tests on weapons, evaluate their performance, and ensure safety protocols are followed. The ideal candidate will have operational and analytical skills, and the ability to work under moderate supervision. This full-time role involves supporting engineering during prototyping and maintaining test units.

Qualifications

• Possess operational and analytical skills within a defined process area.
• Work under standard procedures with moderate supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform tests on weapons to produce reliable and precise data.
• Conduct daily safety meetings for testing teams.
• Evaluate and document performance of prototype and production weapons.

Skills

Operational skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Job description

Job Description

• Perform tests on weapons to produce reliable and precise data supporting scientific investigations.
• Conduct daily safety meetings for testing teams to ensure awareness of safety protocols.
• Evaluate, document, and quantify performance of prototype, pre-production, and production weapons accurately.
• Participate in mock-up checks to verify ergonomic and functional design suitability.
• Test accessory products installed on weapons and assess their impact on weapon dynamics.
• Perform mechanical tasks during testing, including replacing parts as needed.
• Maintain and service test units through cleaning, lubricating, and replacing worn parts.
• Stay informed about technological and mechanical advances relevant to the company and competitors.
• Support consumer research events and maintain physical and mental readiness for testing.
• Assist other departments during testing and preparation of weapons.
• Develop technical content and videos to showcase product advantages, ensuring technical accuracy.
• Support engineering during prototyping, including cutting, grinding, and metal forming tasks.
• Adhere to health, safety, and environmental policies and SOPs in all tasks.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Possess operational and analytical skills within a defined process area.
• Apply experience to complete tasks within their expertise.
• Work under standard procedures with moderate supervision.
• Possess broad technical skills for analytical or operational activities.
• Understand team integration to achieve objectives.
• Manage own workload without supervisory responsibilities.
• Identify and solve typical work area problems using established methods.
• Contribute to work quality and team performance.
• Communicate technical information effectively within the team.

Employment Details

• Type: Full Time

Company Industry

• Defence
• Military
• Government

Department / Functional Area

• Quality
• Testing
• QA
• QC
• Inspector

Keywords

• Testing Specialist
• Evaluation
• Testing Analyst
• Performance Tester
• Calibration
• Technical Reporting