Lead Simulator Technician

Raytheon Australia; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Raytheon Australia is seeking a Simulator Lead Technician at Amberley, QLD to manage and mentor a team responsible for maintaining the Super Hornet and Growler simulators. The role involves power-on, diagnostics, and complex system alignments to support ADF training.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in maintenance/simulation, knowledge of flight simulators and aircraft systems, and the ability to interpret technical documentation. NV2 clearance may be required.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV Avionics or Certificate IV in Electrical / Electronic / Information Technology.
• Five years of experience in maintenance and/or Simulation environment.
• Knowledge of flight simulation systems.
• Knowledge of complex aircraft systems including Radar, Navigation, Instrumentation, Electronic Warfare, Air to Ground and Air to Air Weapons.
• Knowledge of IT Network fundamentals and diagnostics and computing equipment maintenance.
• Able to interpret technical publications, drawings and data.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex hardware/software faults.
• Experience in Managing a technical team or leadership training.
• Advanced knowledge and demonstrated practical application of technical governance procedures.
• Working knowledge of engineering, configuration management and logistics support requirements as they relate to Defence systems.
• Eligible to obtain NV2 Security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a team of Simulator Technicians in maintaining Super Hornet and Growler simulators.
• Perform Power On and initialisation activities to prepare training devices.
• Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance, servicing, alignments and diagnostics.
• Maintain Maintenance Authority per the program's MMP.
• Document maintenance in the MMP and related records.
• Participate in Environmental, Health & Safety initiatives and safe workplace standards.
• Ensure security of facilities, information, equipment and systems.

Skills

Team leadership

Technical governance

Configuration management

Electrical troubleshooting

Aircraft systems knowledge

Education

Certificate IV Avionics

Certificate IV in Electrical / Electronic / Information Technology

Tools

Flight simulation systems

IT network fundamentals

Job description

Location: AU-QLD-AMBERLEY-RAAF-CUST ~ RAAF Base Amberley ~ AMBERLEY RAAF (External Site)

Country: Australia

Contract: Onsite

• Support Australia’s Defence mission
• Enable the Australian Defence Force to execute missions effectively
• Leading Defence Contractor

Your mission starts here at Raytheon Australia! Right now, we are seeking a bright and energised Simulator Lead Technician. Join our team of outstanding people with expertise across a wide variety of disciplines and position yourself at the forefront of tomorrow’s capabilities.

Start your mission in a career filled with extraordinary opportunities for learning, mentoring and professional development. We offer flexible work and career growth backed by global expertise and a supportive culture.

An exciting opportunity for a Simulator Lead Technician has arisen within the Electronic Attack Training Support (EATS) Program.

The Simulator Lead Technician Manages and leads a small team of Simulator Technicians in maintaining the super Hornet and Growler aircrew and maintainer simulators at Amberley QLD. High levels of dedication and attention to detail are critical for this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing and Leading a team of Simulator Technicians in maintaining the super Hornet and Growler aircrew and maintainer simulators by.
• Performing Power On/system initialisation and preparation activities to ensure training devices are ready for training.
• Performing preventive and corrective maintenance, including scheduled servicing, component removal / installation, visual system alignment, mechanical alignments and calibrations, network diagnostics and system troubleshooting.
• Achieve and maintain Maintenance Authority in accordance with the program’s Maintenance Management Plan.
• Document maintenance conducted in accordance with the program’s Maintenance Management Plan (MMP).
• Comply with and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) initiatives and general safe workplace standards.
• Ensure security of facilities, information, equipment and systems

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Certificate IV Avionics or Certificate IV in Electrical / Electronic / Information Technology.
• Five years of experience in maintenance and/or Simulation environment.
• Knowledge of flight simulation systems.
• Knowledge of complex aircraft systems including Radar, Navigation, Instrumentation, Electronic Warfare, Air to Ground and Air to Air Weapons.
• Knowledge of IT Network fundamentals and diagnostics and computing equipment maintenance
• Able to interpret technical publications, drawings and data.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex hardware/software faults
• Experience in Managing a technical team or leadership training.
• Advanced knowledge and demonstrated practical application of technical governance procedures.
• Working knowledge of engineering, configuration management and logistics support requirements as they relate to Defence systems.
• Successful candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain a NV2 Security clearance as needed. Eligibility can be found at https://www.agsva.gov.au/applicants/eligibility-suitability

In return, we will support you with access to best practice tools, systems and processes while continually investing in your growth by providing tailored learning and development opportunities.

This is your opportunity to join the brightest minds in the nation working for the mission on leading-edge technology to deliver Australia’s most significant defence capabilities.

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