Simulator Engineer III

CAE; Guildford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Simulator Engineer III to join their innovative engineering team. This exciting role involves working on advanced simulators, performing complex assignments, and solving intricate simulator and aircraft systems problems. The ideal candidate will have a technical background, troubleshooting skills, and the ability to assist with modifications and training. Join a forward-thinking environment that encourages learning and development, where your contributions will have a significant impact on training solutions that enhance safety and performance across various sectors. If you are passionate about technology and simulation, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private health insurance

Healthcare cash plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Pension scheme

Flexible vacation policy

Flexitime scheme

Electric Car & Cycle to Work schemes

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• 2-year technical degree or equivalent training required.
• Direct simulation experience is beneficial but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on simulators and systems.
• Assist in diagnosing and correcting simulator problems.
• Train technicians in basic skills and provide technical training.

Skills

Troubleshooting skills

Proficiency with test equipment

Software diagnostics

In-depth analysis

Technical training delivery

Education

2-year technical degree

Equivalent related training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About This Role

Simulator Engineer III

Join CAE’s Simulator engineering team based in Gatwick, working on the most advanced simulators in the world. Due to the unrivalled range of simulators at our training centre, your role will be incredibly varied, giving you the opportunity to work on a wide range of the most modern simulators, systems, and equipment to enhance your technical knowledge.

We’re continually looking to foster an environment of learning, development, and progression. At CAE you’ll gain exposure to a broad range of systems to help you develop your technical knowledge. Our team has opportunities across all levels within the function, so there is a progression path available beyond this position.

In this role, the Simulator Engineer III will be expected to:

• Perform complex assignments in office, on site, field, and laboratory.
• Projects may be of experimental or design nature.
• Solve a variety of complex simulator and/or aircraft systems problems.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Perform preventive maintenance tasks on the simulators and associated simulator systems.
• Assist in diagnosing and correcting problems on the simulators and associated simulator systems.
• Diagnose and correct complex problems on the simulators and associated simulator systems.
• Utilize maintenance management system to record and track maintenance activities.
• Train technicians in basic skills.
• Provide technical training for other technicians.
• Perform pre-flight and post flight on all simulators.
• Perform visual alignments.
• Run and evaluate required Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Approval Test Guide (ATG)/ Qualification Test Guide (QTG) tests.
• Assist Engineering Team with modifications, design changes, and software enhancements.
• Perform refurbishment and hardware modifications.
• Pursue knowledge and skills to enhance ability as a technical expert.
• Perform software changes to correct problems on the simulators and associated simulator systems.
• Assist Group Lead in day-to-day operation of maintenance activities.
• Learn and comply with CAE quality management system.
• Perform logistics duties, including parts received, repair, and testing/validation.
• Perform tasks to support the technical services group as required.

Our ideal candidate has:

• 2-year technical degree or equivalent related training.
• Direct simulation experience is beneficial; however, candidates without this can still be considered if the experience they have is in both avionics, electrical/electronics/mechanical.
• Proficiency with all types of test equipment.
• Proficiency with software diagnostics and utilities on at least 1 type of simulator.
• Troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to perform in-depth analysis and research for hardware modifications and upgrades.
• Ability to assist the CAE SimuFlite Engineering Team with modifications, design changes, and software enhancements.
• Ability to assist with the development and delivery of technical training for other technicians.
• Demonstrated ability as the Technical Expert on at least one major simulator system (i.e. motion, visual, aircraft systems, etc.).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools and suite.
• Fluency in English.
• Must have the right to work in the UK.

CAE offers:

• Competitive salary
• 4 on 4 off shift pattern (4 days 4 off 4 nights 4 off)
• Private health insurance
• Healthcare cash plan
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Pension scheme
• Flexible vacation policy
• Flexitime scheme
• Electric Car & Cycle to Work schemes
• Life Assurance

Location:

Diamond Point
Fleming Way
Crawley
West Sussex
RH10 9DP

About us

At CAE, we equip people in critical roles with the expertise and solutions to create a safer world. As a technology company, we digitalize the physical world, deploying software-based simulation training and critical operations support solutions. Above all else, we empower pilots, cabin crew, airlines, defence and security forces and healthcare practitioners to perform at their best every day and when the stakes are the highest. Around the globe, we’re everywhere customers need us to be with more than 13,000 employees in approximately 250 sites and training locations in over 40 countries. CAE represents more than 75 years of industry firsts—the highest-fidelity flight, mission and medical simulators and training programs powered by digital technologies. We embed sustainability in everything we do. Today and tomorrow, we’ll make sure our customers are ready for the moments that matter.

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Position Type

Regular

CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CAE is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. As "One CAE," we take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, Veteran status, age, or other legally protected characteristics.

If you don't see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed in the job posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please get in touch with us at [e-mail].