Field Engineer

CAE USA; California, Edwards Air Force Base (MO, CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled technician to support F16 Flight Simulators at Edwards AFB, CA. In this role, you will perform a variety of essential duties, including calibrating, installing, and maintaining complex flight simulation equipment. You'll be part of a dynamic team that values empowerment and innovation, ensuring the highest levels of mission readiness for military customers. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and fosters a work environment where all employees are respected and valued. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Work-life balance

Professional development opportunities

Recognition programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electronics preferred or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 to 5 years of relevant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate, install, maintain, and repair flight simulators and support equipment.
• Conduct preventative maintenance checks and troubleshoot malfunctions.

Skills

Electronics Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Calibration

Installation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electronics

Military Technical Training

Tools

Flight Simulation Equipment

Engineering Drawings

Job description

About This Role

Who We Are:

• CAE Vision: Our vision is to be the worldwide partner of choice in defense and security, and civil aviationby 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.Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.Position requires a 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 EdwardsAFB. 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 required Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) tasks.

• 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 complywith 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 currently possess an active DoD Personal Security Clearance.

• Incumbent must be able to obtain required program access for the Edwards AFB location.

• Must possess current CompTIA Security+ Certification.

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

Work Environment

• 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.

• 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.

Salary Range: $91,500 to $106,800.

The actual compensation rate is subject to the evaluation of the following factors (but not limited to): the candidate's workexperience, qualifications, skills, internal equity, and market.

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]

Position Type

Regular

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, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. 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].