Edwards AFB Flight Simulator Avionics Technician

CAE USA; Edwards (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Work-life balance

Safe work environment

Professional development

Recognition and advancement

Job summary

CAE USA Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Electronics/Systems Technician to support F16 Flight Simulators (ATD) at Edwards AFB, CA under a U.S. Government contract.

The role requires U.S. citizenship, eligibility for DoD security clearance, and a CompTIA Security+ certification. You will calibrate, repair, install, and test simulator equipment per engineering drawings and manufacturer manuals to ensure safety and mission readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred in electronics or a two-year electronic technician program or 4 years of military technical training with 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Electronics maintenance

Troubleshooting

Compliance & security

Documentation

Reading schematics

Education

Bachelor's degree in electronics

2-year electronic technician course

Military technical training (4 yrs)

Job description

CAE USA Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Electronics/Systems Technician to support F16 Flight Simulators (ATD) at Edwards AFB, CA under a U.S. Government contract.

The role requires U.S. citizenship, eligibility for DoD security clearance, and a CompTIA Security+ certification. You will calibrate, repair, install, and test simulator equipment per engineering drawings and manufacturer manuals to ensure safety and mission readiness.