Ballistic Range Technician

**Build Your Future with DEW Engineering and Development** DEW Engineering and Development is a leading, full-service, Canadian defence manufacturing firm. We partner with clients from *Concept to Combat™* – From design and engineering to testing, prototyping, and full-scale manufacturing, our teams deliver mission-critical solutions to military and commercial customers around the world. Our success is driven by the talented people who choose to build their careers with us. At DEW, you'll have the opportunity to work on challenging and meaningful projects, collaborate with skilled professionals, and contribute to products that make the world measurably better. We are committed to fostering a culture of innovation, teamwork, continuous improvement, and professional growth. In return, we offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, career development opportunities, and a supportive environment where employees are empowered to succeed both personally and professionally. If you're looking for a rewarding career with a company that is Making the World Measurably Better and delivering solutions from concept to combat, we invite you to join our team. **Current Opportunity: Ballistic Range Technician** Reports directly to the R&D Manager. **Job Purpose:** To conduct and document all ballistic testing in a safe, efficient manner and keep the Range in ready mode. **Responsibilities & Duties:** (Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following) **Project Analysis:** * Required to run, maintain, and ensure the safe operation of a ballistic range * Armour prototyping and test specimen lay-ups * Range and lab testing * Transferring techniques to production * Work with test equipment to analyze and adjust or align equipment as required * Make calculations and prepares charts and other supporting data for reports * Analyze technical data using various software programs * Determine apparent causes of deviation in test data * Prepare technical reports, select methods of presenting data and make recommendations on findings * Present findings to senior management and clients as required * Assist with quality inspections and documents as required * Conduct on and off-site tests on equipment and products * Work with clients to resolve any issues or concerns they may have about equipment and its operations * Control inventory of all items related to the range * Work with the ERP system to ensure accurate accounting or range resources and materials **Project Management:** * Support project management in matters relating to program specific tasks * Ensure proper management, administration and tracking of projects * Review all documents, including drawings and specifications before project commencement as required * Help prepare projects schedules and ensure they are adhered to * Perform project assessments and prepare accompanying reports for internal and external clients * Supervise technicians as required * Help plan and support range