Firearms-Related Company Job Search

[seawolfxix]

So, I'll be graduating in May with a degree in mechanical engineering. My dream job would be as some sort of technical sales rep for a large company that deals in guns or ammunition ... but I might settle for something more design-related if it came down to that.

What kind of companies are big enough that they might be recruiting right now? ATK is the only one that I've found so far.

 

[243rem700]

I've been looking around for the same thing. Haven't found much. If you check Hornady's web site they have employment opportunities listed. I also would suggest emailing a company to find out how they take applications and if they are hiring. I did this with Shilen and Green Mountain barrels and when they found out I was interested they took my resume. I didn't hear back from anyone but all I had was an associates in MET at the time. I will try again when I get my bachelors in May of next year.

 

[wabash]

check out employment with Crane, or other places with the U.S. GOV. (Dept of Defense)

 

[turnandshoot4]

Have you tried looking at the individual manufacturer websites? Armalite I saw was hiring a while ago.
Try them all
Sig
Hk
Glock
Armalite
Bushmaster
Barrett
etc.etc.

 

[MACHINEGUN]

I've heard word that Barrett is hiring also.

 

[CountryBoy19]

It is VERY tough to get into the firearms field right out of college. Most positions want experienced individuals. But good luck!

BTW, I 2nd the comment about Crane, but odds of getting an offer in the small arms dept are very slim. You'll have to start there but in a different dept and work your way up to it (I'm in that process right now).