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 improvement and lean activities

Other:

- Travel as required
- Adhere to all environmental, health and safety regulations and follow the environmental and quality management systems
- Other duties as assigned

Experience:

- Two years experience as a technologist

Education/ Professional Certification:

- Range and ammunition qualifications.
- Firearms license – restricted and non restricted
- Secret Clearance
- Technologist diploma or equivalent military experience
- Maintain all certifications required to act as Subject Matter Expert

Skills:

- Excellent organizational skills and scheduling abilities.




- Able to multi-task and prioritize
- Strong decision making and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
- Creative and detail-oriented thinker
- Work well within a team environment
- Able to read and interpret engineering drawings

Perks

- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Company-matched pension plan
- Paid vacation days, paid personal days, paid sick leave
- Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Company-paid training and CWB certification
- Work clothing program, boot allowance, and prescription safety eyewear reimbursement
- Opportunities for career growth and advancement

Target Hiring Range CAD $60,000 - $73,000

Compensation is commensurate with experience, skills and education.

If your background is a match and you are interested in pursuing this challenging opportunity, please forward your resume in confidence with “Ballistic Range Technician” in the subject line to [email protected].

While we thank all those who apply, only qualified candidates will be contacted.

DEW is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

DEW strives to create a respectful, accessible and inclusive work environment. Upon individual request, DEW will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiringprocess toaccommodate those candidates with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Human Resources.

If you like working for a company that makes a real difference in the world, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Pay: $60,000.00-$73,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Ballistic Range Technician (Ottawa)
🏢 DEW Engineering and Development ULC
📍 Ottawa