Simulator Technician II

CAE; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company in Burgess Hill is seeking a Simulator Technician II to work on advanced simulators. Responsibilities include performing maintenance tasks, diagnosing simulator issues, and utilizing test equipment. The ideal candidate will possess a technical degree, be proficient with test equipment, and have the ability to interpret system schematics. CAE offers competitive salary, flexible work patterns, and generous employee benefits including health insurance and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private health insurance

Pension scheme

Flexible vacation policy

Electric Car & Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• 2-year technical degree or 4 years in an electronic avionic or related field.
• Direct simulator experience is preferred but not necessary.
• Knowledge in analogue and digital theory.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex assignments in various settings including office, field, and laboratory.
• Learn and perform preventive maintenance tasks on simulators.
• Utilize maintenance management system to track activities.

Skills

Proficiency with all types of test equipment

Ability to work flexible shifts

Ability to interpret system prints and schematics

Proficiency in soldering and circuit board repairs

Fluency in English

Education

2-year technical degree or 4 years in a related field

Tools

Oscilloscope

Multi-meter

Signal generator

Logic analyzer

Job description

About This Role

Join CAE Simulator Technician team based in Burgess Hill 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.

Were continually looking to foster an environment of learning development and progression. At CAE youll 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 Technician II 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 but are not limited to :

• Learn and perform preventive maintenance tasks on the simulators and associated simulator systems.
• Assist in diagnosing and correcting problems on the simulators and associated simulator systems.
• Utilize maintenance management system to record and track maintenance activities.
• Complete all designated training activities.
• Perform pre-flight and post flight on designated simulators.
• Perform basic visual alignments.
• Run automatic Qualification Test Guide (QTG).
• Assist with refurbishment and hardware modifications.
• Learn and comply with CAE quality management system.
• Provide customer service support and address customer needs in a timely manner.
• Perform housekeeping functions to maintain the simulators as required.
• Perform logistics duties including parts received repair and testing / validation.
• Perform administrative tasks as required.
• Perform tasks to support the technical services group as required

Our ideal candidate has :

• 2-year technical degree or 4 years in an electronic avionic or technical related field.
• Direct simulator experience however candidates without this will still be considered.
• Proficiency with all types of test equipment.
• Ability to work flexible shifts and to adapt to changing work schedules.
• Ability to interpret system prints and schematics.
• Proficiency in operating test equipment (oscilloscope multi-meter signal generator logic analyzer etc.).
• Knowledge in analogue and digital theory.
• Computer literate (PC and / or computer mainframe / architecture).
• Proficiency in soldering and circuit board repairs.
• Some Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools and suite.
• Fluency in English

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 scheme
• Life Assurance

Location

CAE Burgess Hill

Innovation Drive

York Road Burgess Hill

RH15 9TW

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 were everywhere customers need us to be with more than 13000 employees in approximately 250 sites and training locations in over 40 countries. CAE represents more than 75 years of industry firststhe highest-fidelity flight mission and medical simulators and training programs powered by digital technologies. We embed sustainability in everything we do. Today and tomorrow well make sure our customers are ready for the moments that matter.

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 providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race nationality colour religion sex gender indentity and expression sexual orientation disability neurodiversity veteran status age or other characteristics protected by local laws.

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