Engineering Test Technician - Primary Arms

Pearland, TX 77047

About the Job

Job Overview

The Engineering Test Technician is responsible for providing reliable, pro-active support to the PA Optics Engineering team. This will include live fire testing of firearms with optics mounted.

This is a full-time position with predominantly daytime hours. Some non-standard work shifts may be required. Travel may be required 10-15% of the time.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Participate in recoil testing operations in a safe manner.
Directly assists in Engineering testing of new products.
Support R&D team in any other duties to complete projects.
Follows test plans, interprets test standards, documents raw test data, and creates written test reports to company standards.
Aids in the creation and implementation of test plans for prototype and production optics.
Participates in, or leads, test plan reviews to ensure test intent is met prior to the start of testing.
Presents test data using statistics to assist the engineering staff and executive leadership decision making process.
Conducts inventory of recoil test firearms and ammunition.
Maintains recoil test firearms to ensure proper operation and accurately documents rounds counts and maintenance records.
Ensures that engineering staff have sufficient supply of recoil test ammunition and ancillary equipment to conduct testing.
Under Senior Director of Engineer/ Engineering Supervisor supervision aid engineering staff in the creation of new products using 3D CAD software, 3D printers, hand/power/machine tools for testing.
Provides administrative support to engineering staff as needed.
Maintains inventory of prototype, sample, and testing optics.
Aids in the development of fixtures, test equipment, and gauges.
Must be able to travel infrequently for recoil testing.

Qualifications:

Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required.
3-5 years’ experience in the firearms and/or optics industry (Relevant hobby experience considered)
Military or law enforcement experience desired
- Experience with handling and maintaining firearms.
- Expert marksmen rating or similar is highly desired.
Armorer certifications, gunsmithing or Armory experience is preferred.
Department of Defense Firearms Qualification preferred.
Pistol, rifle, and shotgun training certifications from a recognized firearms academy preferred.
A passion for firearms and optics. Capable of exhibiting strong firearms safety.
Must have the willingness and passion to learn, ask questions and grow in the optics/firearms industry.
NRA Range Safety Officer (RSO), Instructor, or Chief RSO certification is a plus.
Maintains qualifications to act as a Range Safety Officer to include passing First Aid/Stop the Bleed classes.
Ability to diagnose and correct problems encountered during testing.
Willingness to learn how to use 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks.
Working knowledge with Microsoft Office products such as Word and Excel.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Must be detail oriented and organized.
Must be able to lift 40 pounds.
Experience with laboratory equipment including multimeters, data acquisition, power supplies, soldering, calipers, micrometers, microscopes, etc.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
Excellent work ethic and professionalism
Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. no visa sponsorship and allowed to own (21 years or older) or handle firearms unescorted.

Source : Primary Arms