Avionics Simulator Technician

CAE Inc; Edwards Air Force Base (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Work-life balance

Professional development

Job summary

CAE is seeking an experienced electronics technician to support Edwards AFB flight simulator equipment. The role involves calibrating, maintaining, and repairing complex simulator systems and supporting equipment to ensure mission readiness for government contracts.

Applicants must meet DoD clearance requirements, possess related electronics training or degree, and have 2–5 years of hands-on experience with high-technology simulation devices in a defense environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in electronics or a two-year electronics tech program plus 4 years of military electronics maintenance experience.
• Minimum 2 to 5 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate, install, maintain, repair and test flight simulators and support equipment.
• Perform readiness checks and preventative maintenance on simulation systems.
• Troubleshoot and document malfunctions; update factory and internal documentation.
• Install changes and updates to simulators per engineering instructions.
• Assist with installation, checkout of modifications and general site activities.

Skills

Electronics repair

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Flight simulators

Education

Bachelor’s degree (electronics)

Electronics technician training

Military electronics training

Tools

CompTIA Security+ Certification

Job description

As part of our Manufacturing team, you’ll bring innovation to life, transforming visionary designs into world-class training solutions. You’ll play a key role in assembling, refining, and delivering products that support aviation and defence missions worldwide. Every detail you shape contributes to safety, precision, and performance.

Who We Are

CAE Vision: Our vision is to be the worldwide partner of choice in defense and security, and civil aviation by revolutionizing our customers’ training and critical operations with digitally immersive solutions to elevate safety, efficiency and readiness.

CAE Defense & Security Mission: CAE's Defense and Security business unit focuses on helping prepare military customers to develop and maintain the highest levels of mission readiness.

CAE Values: Empowerment, Innovation, Excellence, Integrity and OneCAE make us who we are and we strive to make a difference in the world while helping each other succeed.

What We Have to Offer

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package and flexibility that promotes work-life balance
• A work environment where all employees are valued, respected and safe
• Freedom to succeed by enabling team members to deliver, take initiatives and make decisions
• Recognition, professional development, advancement and having fun!

Summary

Perform a variety of duties on integrated multi-computer systems, video generation and display systems, complex digital interfaces, high density cable/plug repair, software maintenance, and comprehensive troubleshooting and repair of general training device peripheral systems, in support of a F16 Flight Simulators located at Edwards AFB, CA to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.

Position requires a TOP SECRET Clearance that is currently in-scope or under continuous evaluation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Perform a variety of duties in the electronic, mechanical, electromechanical, or optical areas in support of F16 Flight Simulators Devices (ATD) located at Edwards AFB, CA.
• Calibrate, install, maintain, repair, and test flight simulators, and other support equipment.
• Install changes and updates to simulators and support equipment as required.
• Perform required readiness checks on flight simulation equipment and instruments.
• Conduct and document preventative maintenance checks required for simulator and support equipment.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and document malfunctions of simulators and support equipment.
• Remove and replace faulty equipment and complete maintenance data collection records.
• Assist with installation and check‑out of simulator and support equipment modifications.
• Assist with general field site facility activities as required.
• Work from engineering drawings and written or verbal instructions.
• Apply comprehensive knowledge to solve complex problems by interpreting manufacturers' manuals or similar documents.
• Perform other related duties as required by a CLS Technical Representative.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred in the electronics field or a two‑year electronic technician resident course at an accredited technical institute and/or 4 years of military technical training and equivalent electronics maintenance experience on equipment of similar complexity.
• Minimum 2 to 5 years of relevant experience.

Security Responsibilities

• Must comply with all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures.
• Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form.
• Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need‑to‑know.
• Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval.
• All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources.

Incumbent must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance.

Incumbent must be able to obtain required program access for the Edwards AFB site. Must possess current CompTIA Security+ Certification.

Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.

Work Environment

Will be working in areas with risk of electrical shock from electronically moving mechanical parts.

Will at times be exposed to the following conditions: Cold, heat, airborne particles, loud noises.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Must be able to walk and/or climb stairs and ladder into a simulator or airplane cockpit.
• Must be able to stoop, bend, and crawl on top of or under the device.
• Must be able to detect odors or hear noises, bangs, etc., or other sounds to detect problems or flaws in the functioning of simulators and its surrounding environment.
• Must be able to distinguish colors.
• Shop floor environment.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

About CAE

At CAE, our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, we’ve driven innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies, we empower our customers to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged, collaboration drives progress, and your growth fuels our shared success.

Position Type Regular

Equal Opportunity Employer CAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local laws. At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success.

CAE USA Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to any protected characteristic, including disability and protected veteran status, as defined under federal, state, or local laws.

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Welcome to CAE! As a global leader in Civil Aviation and Defense & Security across 40 countries, we advance together as One CAE, fueled by thousands of passionate individuals operating in a culture where everyone can thrive. We hold ourselves accountable for building an inclusive community at every level, and our comprehensive benefits support you professionally and personally. Together, we are All For shaping a future where safety, sustainability, and inclusivity lead the way. Join us and be part of something bigger—where your impact reaches beyond CAE and helps shape the world of tomorrow.