F-35 Simulator Technician

BGI, LLC; Foggia; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense technology contractor is seeking full-time and part-time F-35 Simulator Technicians in Italy and other locations. Responsibilities include maintaining training devices, performing preventive maintenance, and supporting Lockheed Martin initiatives. Candidates must have a transferable secret security clearance, relevant simulation experience, and ideally a Security+ certificate. Training occurs at Eglin AFB, FL, and the positions are available in early 2024. This role allows for flexible working hours to meet customer schedules.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have a transferable secret security clearance, last Periodic Reinvestigation must be within the last six years.
• Possess knowledge and experience with simulation hardware and software or similar.
• Candidate must have a current Security+ certificate or able to acquire it within 3 months of hire.
• Ability to read technical schematics, drawings and manuals.
• Willing to support flexible work hours per customer schedule.
• Current Security+ certification or ability to obtain within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Maintain simulation devices to meet availability specifications.
• Assist with installations, testing, and maintenance of F-35 software packages.
• Document and maintain cabling schemes and drawings.
• Assist with installations, testing, and maintenance of F-35 software packages.
• Document and maintain cabling schemes and drawings.
• Establish and perform maintenance programs following standards.
• Collaborate with Lockheed Martin and BGI teams on site.
• Support Lockheed Martin initiatives and policies as directed.
• Comply with site security and access control procedures.
• Sanitize classified media per procedures.

Skills

Simulation hardware knowledge

Technical problem solving

Network troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Troubleshooting

Hardware/Software familiarity

Education

Transferable secret security clearance

Security+ certification

Tools

F-35 training devices

Technical schematics

Networking basics

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Location

Amendola Airbase, FG IT
Burlington, VT US
Edwards Air Force Base, CA 93523 US
Eielson Afb, AK 99702 US
Elgin Afb, FL 32542 US
Fort Worth, TX 76127 US
Ghedi AB, IT
LEMOORE NAS, CA 93245 US
Luke Afb, AZ 85307 US (Primary)
Madison, WI 53562 US
MCAS Beaufort, AK US
Mcas Cherry Point, NC 28533 US
MCAS Iwakuni, JP
MCAS Miramar, CA US
MCAS Yuma, AZ US
Misawa AFB, 02 JP
Montgomery, AL 36102 US
Various CONUS & OCON, US

Position Summary and Job Responsibilities

BGI is seeking full-time and part-time F-35 Simulator Technicians (Sim Tech) at multiple CONUS and OCONUS locations. These locations include: Montgomery, AL, NAS JRB Ft Worth, TX, NAS Lemoore and Edwards AFB, CA, Madison, WI, Elgin AFB, FL, Ghedi AB and Amendola Airbase, Italy, MCAS Iwakuni and Misawa AFB, Japan, Burlington, VT, MCAS Cherry Pt, NC, MCAS Beaufort, Eielson AFB, AK, Hill AFB, UT, Luke AFB and MCAS Yuma, AZ, MCAS Miramar, CA. Duties include support of sustainment, maintenance, and operation of F-35 training devices. Candidate will Install components and assemblies into chassis, racks, cabinets, workstations, and customer facilities. Perform, conduct, and document preventive maintenance checks required for the devices and associated subsystems. Update maintenance data collection records and assist with the installation and check-out of modifications to equipment. This position is sub-contacted by Lockheed Martin (LM), so candidate will implement and support Lockheed Martin initiatives, programs and policies, as directed. These positions are available in early 2024 and for Montgomery, AL immediately. Training is conducted for one week at Eglin AFB, FL

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain simulation devices to meet availability specifications
• Ensure training devices are powered up and ready for each training period
• Apply technical knowledge to solve complex problems by interpreting design drawings, manuals, or simulator documentation
• Assist with installations, testing, and maintenance of F-35 software packages
• Isolate and report malfunctions and discrepancies to the lowest definable levels
• Documents and maintain cabling schemes and drawings
• Establish and perform maintenance programs following company and vendor standards
• Additional duties and related responsibilities will be assigned as required
• Work closely with other members of the Lockheed Martin and BGI, LLC training team on site to fulfil F-35 training objectives
• Implement and support Lockheed Martin initiatives, programs and policies as directed
• Comply with site security and access control procedures in accordance with F-35 program and customer procedures
• Sanitize all classified media (circuit cards, disk storage devices, etc.) to the LRU in accordance with established F-35 and customer procedures

Required and/or Preferred Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Candidate must have a transferable secret security clearance, last Periodic Reinvestigation must be within the last six years or be enrolled in Continuous Evaluation
• Candidate must be able to attain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) access
• Possess knowledge and experience with simulation hardware and software or similar
• Ability to read and use technical schematics, drawings and manuals along with other technical materials to resolve complex problems
• Candidate must be willing to support flexible work hours to align with customer operational schedule
• Candidate must have a current Security+ certificate or able to acquire a Security+ certification within 3 months of hire date

Desired Qualifications

• 2 years of experience with aviation simulation systems
• Proven hardware and software support experience in a training/modeling and simulation environment
• Network troubleshooting and maintenance experience
• Experience working in classified/access-controlled facilities
• Ability to brief/teach technical information to internal and external audiences
• Ability to lead and mentor other team members
• Possess a current Security+ certificate
• 3-5 years of experience maintaining and troubleshooting Training and Simulation equipment
• Considered an expert, authority in discipline

BGI is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affimative Action Employer. Consistent with applicable law, BGI provides access and opportunities to those with disabilities. This commitment includes providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities who seek to utilize the company's on-line employment process. BGI has made extensive efforts to ensure that its on-line employment process is accessible to individuals with disabilities. However, if an applicant is unable to fully utilize BGI's procedures, BGI will provide a reasonable accommodation. Applicants that require accommodation with the online employment process may contact 330.374.7737 for assistance.

It is the policy of BGI, LLC to take affirmative action in affording equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.