Lead, Land Test (Abu Dhabi, AE)

EDGE Group
Abu Dhabi
Full timeFunction: SalesEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Leadership","Technical guidance","Technical report writing","Communication","Mentoring"]

Lead complex land-based test and evaluation activities at Abu Al Abyad Test Range and other locations, overseeing planning, design, and safe execution of programmes including arena testing, static rocket/engine testing, and mine resistance testing. Partner with clients and technical teams to define requirements, develop test setups, plans, procedures, and documentation, and ensure data acquisition, validation, and reporting. Manage instrumentation and equipment, monitor emerging technologies, and mentor engineers and technicians.

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Lead, Land Test (Abu Dhabi, AE)

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Job Summary

Lead complex land-based test and evaluation activities at Abu Al Abyad Test Range and other locations, overseeing planning, design, and safe execution of programmes including arena testing, static rocket/engine testing, and mine resistance testing. Partner with clients and technical teams to define requirements, develop test setups, plans, procedures, and documentation, and ensure data acquisition, validation, and reporting. Manage instrumentation and equipment, monitor emerging technologies, and mentor engineers and technicians.
Location: Abu Dhabi
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Sales
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead the planning, design, and execution of land test activities, including arena testing, static rocket/engine testing, insensitive ammunition qualification testing, mine resistance testing, and related programmes.
  • •Collaborate with test specialists and clients to define test requirements and develop optimal test configurations.
  • •Develop verification test plans, test procedures, and supporting technical documentation, and ensure required test data is captured, validated, and recorded to project/customer requirements.
  • •Oversee test engineers and technicians during test preparation and execution, and lead preparation of technical reports with accurate data analysis and presentation.
  • •Manage setup, operation, calibration, maintenance, and utilisation of data acquisition systems, sensors, and testing equipment, including compliance with technical standards and safety/range documentation.
Travel: Medium travel

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Family VisasFlight TicketsHealth InsuranceEducation Allowances

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
  • •Experience leading technical teams consisting of engineers and technicians.
  • •Experience planning and executing test and evaluation programmes within defence, military, explosives, weapons, or related industries.
  • •Experience with test and evaluation activities against standards such as UN Series 4, STANAG 4569, STANAG 4297, STANAG 4439, AOP-39, and AOP-55.
  • •Strong knowledge of explosives, munitions, weapon systems, and qualification testing methodologies, including data acquisition, instrumentation, and documentation.
Experience:DefenceMilitaryExplosivesWeaponsTest and evaluation
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:LeadershipTechnical guidanceTechnical report writingCommunicationMentoring
Languages:EnglishArabic
Tech Stack:Data acquisition systemsInstrumentationSensorsUN Series 4STANAG 4569STANAG 4297STANAG 4439AOP-39AOP-55

Company Brief

EDGE Group
EDGE Group PJSC is an Abu Dhabi–based advanced technology and defence conglomerate (launched Nov 2019) developing autonomous systems, electronic warfare, precision weapons, cyber and naval/aerospace solutions for military and dual-use markets.
Industry: Defense Technology
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Government & Public Sector
Funding: Government Funded
Headquarters: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Founded: 2019
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