Weapon & Testing Technician

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CARACAL in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Weapon and Testing Technician for EDGE on a full‑time onsite basis. You will assemble prototypes, test them with project engineers and T&E, and create a unified R&D testing framework for current and future products. You will report on assemblability, functionality, safety and accuracy, manage the armory and ammunition stock, assist in fixture and tool design, and participate in audits and industrialization efforts. Requirements include a bachelor’s in Manufacturing, Mechanical or Production with firearms experience, 1–3 years in small arms, gunsmith experience, UAE National Service completed, and MS Office proficiency; knowledge of NATO/CIP standards is a plus and prior EDGE/Caracal tenure is advantageous. To apply, highlight hands‑on prototyping, testing impact, cross‑functional collaboration, and documentation with measurable results.

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

• Assembles prototypes for/with respective project engineer/s. Provides feedback and improvement suggestions for the 
    next prototype and/or industrialization/production stage. Assembles all required accessories. 
• Works autonomously or in cooperation with T&E to test and evaluate prototypes. Is experienced enough to reliably conduct 
    accuracy tests and evaluate them. 
• Follows established processes and procedures, wherever applicable
• Creates and implements an R&D department-wide unified testing and evaluation framework for all curent and 
    future product types. Works with T&E to implement said framework on production level, wherever possible. 
• Submits reports regarding assemblibility, functionality, safety, accuracy and general technical condition of prototypes 
• Researches and submits reports regarding current and future small arms trends, incl. patent researches 
• Is responsible for the departments armory, incl. access control, weapond tracking, technical condition of the weapons,
    inventory audits etc. 
• Helps designers create a list of reference products for current and future projects. Follows up on orders. 
• Is responsible for the department's ammunition stock, resupply and maintenance 
• Takes part in outside testing and demonstrations, if required 
• Takes part in the design process of assembly fixtures and tools, based on experience during prototype stage
• Heavily assists Assembly and T&E department throughout industrialization 
• Is responsible for audit efforts within his scope of work (Testing, R&D Workshop, Ammunition count, etc.)

Experience & Educational Qualifications

 •Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical /Production with background in the firearms industry.

• 1-3 years of experience in the industry - small arms field is an advantage 
• Working knowledge of manual and machine metalwork
• Gunsmith experience 
• Completed UAE National Service 
• Interdepartmental communications and interaction 
• Previous tenure/work experience in EDGE/Caracal at an associated position is an advantage
• Working experience with MS Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Key Skills

• Working knowledge of contemporary small arms design, operation and manufacture, consumer and weapon legislation, industry and trade practices
• Knowledge of engineering policies and procedures
• Knowledge of Manufacturing and Assembly techniques
• Knowledge and understanding of engineering principles

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