Field Engineer/Simulator Technician-EN

CAE; California (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Work-life balance flexibility

Job summary

CAE in California seeks an Electronics Technician to support F16 Flight Simulators at Edwards AFB, CA. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics or similar and 2-5 years of relevant experience. Required skills include troubleshooting and maintenance of flight simulators. The role demands U.S. Citizenship and a current TOP SECRET clearance.

The position offers a competitive benefits package in a supportive work environment aiming for safety and precision in aviation and defense training solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electronics or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 to 5 years of relevant experience.
• Eligibility for DoD Personal Security Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate, install, maintain, repair, and test flight simulators.
• Conduct and document preventative maintenance checks.
• Troubleshoot and repair malfunctions of flight simulation equipment.

Skills

Technical proficiency in electronics

Troubleshooting skills

Ability to follow engineering drawings

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics or related field

CompTIA Security+ Certification

Tools

Flight simulation equipment

Maintenance data collection systems

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

• 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

• 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

• 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.

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.

Position Type: Regular