Lead, Land Test

EDGE Group
Abu Dhabi
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Administration & Executive AssistanceEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Leadership","Technical guidance","Communication","Technical report writing","Team collaboration"]

Plan, design, and lead complex land-based test and evaluation activities at Abu Al Abyad Test Range and other assigned locations. Oversee execution of testing programmes including arena testing, static rocket and engine testing, insensitive ammunition qualification, and mine resistance testing. Provide technical leadership across test design, data acquisition, analysis, reporting, equipment management, and capability development, while ensuring safety, compliance, and efficient delivery to technical and customer requirements.

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Job Summary

Plan, design, and lead complex land-based test and evaluation activities at Abu Al Abyad Test Range and other assigned locations. Oversee execution of testing programmes including arena testing, static rocket and engine testing, insensitive ammunition qualification, and mine resistance testing. Provide technical leadership across test design, data acquisition, analysis, reporting, equipment management, and capability development, while ensuring safety, compliance, and efficient delivery to technical and customer requirements.
Location: Abu Dhabi
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead planning, design, and execution of land test activities including arena testing, static rocket and engine testing, insensitive ammunition qualification, mine resistance testing, and related programmes.
  • •Collaborate with test specialists and clients to define test requirements and develop optimal test configurations.
  • •Design test setups to capture required performance, safety, and evaluation data, including verification test plans, procedures, and technical documentation.
  • •Oversee test engineers and technicians during test preparation and execution, ensuring test data is captured, validated, and recorded to requirements.
  • •Manage data acquisition equipment and systems (setup, operation, calibration, maintenance, utilisation) and lead preparation of technical reports with accurate analysis and presentation.
Travel: Medium travel

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 and instrumentation setups.
Experience:DefenceMilitaryExplosivesWeaponsTest and evaluation
Education:Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
Skills:LeadershipTechnical guidanceCommunicationTechnical report writingTeam collaboration
Languages:EnglishArabic
Tech Stack:Data acquisition systemsSensorsInstrumentation

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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