Field Engineer/Simulator Technician

CAE Inc; California (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive and competitive benefits package

Work-life balance initiatives

Job summary

CAE Inc is seeking a Field Engineer to support the F16 Flight Simulation systems located at Edwards AFB, CA. You will carry out various duties including calibration, installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of flight simulator systems.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in electronics or similar field, with at least 2 years of relevant experience and must possess a TOP SECRET Clearance. CAE Inc offers a comprehensive benefits package and values a diverse workplace.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred in the electronics field or two-year electronic technician course.
• Minimum 2 to 5 years of relevant experience in electronics maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate, install, maintain, repair, and test flight simulators.
• Perform readiness checks on flight simulation equipment and instruments.
• Troubleshoot and document malfunctions of simulators.

Skills

Electronics knowledge

Troubleshooting

Mechanical skills

Calibration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electronics or related field

Military technical training

Job description

## Field EngineerApplylocations: USA-CA-Edwards AFB-305 E. Popson Avetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 122092As 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. **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. **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.** **Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process. If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail]**