Principal Technician, Testing & Qualification

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Company: EDGE Group PJSC

At EDGE bold ideas are engineered into technologies that protect, improve and save lives.

Headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, EDGE is a leading advanced technology group working at the forefront of defence and emerging technologies. Spanning more than 35 specialised companies and multiple centres of excellence, we are purpose-built to move fast. Free from heavy legacy processes, we give our people the autonomy, accountability, and agility to bring breakthrough technologies from concept to reality.

Together, we are shaping the future.

HALCON, is seeking a Senior Technician – Testing & Qualification to support the development, verification, and qualification of advanced Electro-Optical (EO) Seeker Systems. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge defense technology, providing hands-on technical support for testing, integration, troubleshooting, and qualification activities throughout the product lifecycle.

The successful candidate will play a key role in preparing and executing complex test activities, operating specialized equipment, collecting and documenting test results, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

• Prepare, configure, and maintain test setups, instrumentation, fixtures, cables, and equipment required for EO seeker testing.
• Execute component, subsystem, and system-level testing in accordance with approved procedures and engineering instructions.
• Support seeker assembly, integration, installation, and configuration during development and qualification programs.
• Operate EO test equipment, laboratory instrumentation, and data acquisition systems.
• Perform functional inspections, verification checks, and basic troubleshooting of seeker systems and test setups.
• Accurately capture test data, observations, measurements, and results while maintaining comprehensive test documentation.
• Assist engineers in fault investigation, root cause analysis, and resolution of hardware or test-related issues.
• Support environmental, performance, qualification, verification, and field testing activities.
• Verify calibration status and serviceability of all test equipment before use.
• Maintain laboratory readiness through proper upkeep of equipment, tooling, cables, and test fixtures.
• Ensure correct identification, handling, configuration control, and traceability of units under test.
  
  Comply with laboratory, ESD, laser safety, quality, and operational procedures at all times.

• Technical Diploma or equivalent qualification in:
  • Electronics Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electro-Mechanical Engineering
  • Instrumentation Technology
  • or a related technical discipline
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in:
  • Testing and qualification activities
  • Electrical and electronic systems
  • Electro-mechanical systems
  • Instrumentation and laboratory environments
  • System integration and troubleshooting

• Experience with in the Defense, Aerospace, Avionics, Electro-Optical (EO), Missile Systems, or other high-technology industries.
• Exposure to qualification, environmental, verification, or acceptance testing programs.
• Experience working with data acquisition systems and laboratory instrumentation.

• Hands-on system assembly, integration, and testing.
• Test setup preparation and configuration.
• Operation of electronic test equipment and instrumentation.
• Fault finding and troubleshooting.
• Technical reporting and documentation.
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings, schematics, and test procedures.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.

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