Simulator Technician - MCAS Beaufort, SC

Drgok; Beaufort (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Drgok in Beaufort, SC is seeking a Simulator Technician to perform technical analyses of F-35 Pilot Training Device implementations, modifications, and enhancements per customer specs. The role includes on-site liaison with customer personnel and preparation for mission-specific use of training devices.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, defining technical solutions, and delivering training briefs to customers and vendors.

Qualifications

• Security Plus certificate will be REQUIRED.
• Technical Report writing.
• Experience with drawing/schematics reading and interpretation.
• Fault Isolation and problem analysis at subsystem level.
• Military fighter aircraft experience.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots technical problems and issues with the training devices.
• Determines technical solution in accordance with product and customer specifications.
• Recommend actions to company or customer representatives for coordinative product solution.
• Assesses product needs in accordance with customer specifications.
• Conducts technical training and product briefing with customers, vendors and company representatives.
• Readies training devices for customer use and assists with mission specific preparations.
• Acts as local on-site representative to customer’s organization.
• Document all unusual operational/maintenance problems to support identifying failure trends.
• Work with and communicate well both orally and written in a team environment as this position involves significant interface with customer personnel at all levels.
• Must be a self-starter and have the ability to establish and maintain a library of technical documentation.
• Manage and track multiple engineering and logistic support activities, providing periodic status to the customer and program management team.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Technical analysis

Communication skills

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

CATIA

S/SEE

Job description

Description

The Simulator Technician reports directly to the Lead Simulator Technician and is responsible for conducting technical analysis of product implementations, modifications, and enhancements to F-35 Pilot Training Devices in accordance with specific customer specifications and implementations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoots technical problems and issues with the training devices.


• Determines technical solution in accordance with product and customer specifications.


• Recommend actions to company or customer representatives for coordinative product solution.


• Assesses product needs in accordance with customer specifications.


• Conducts technical training and product briefing with customers, vendors and company representatives.


• Readies training devices for customer use and assists with mission specific preparations.


• Acts as local on-site representative to customer's organization.


• Maintain DoD 8570 Level IAT-II certification


• Document all unusual operational/maintenance problems to support identifying failure trends.


• Work with and communicate well both orally and written in a team environment as this position involves significant interface with customer personnel at all levels


• Must be a self-starter and have the ability to establish and maintain a library of technical documentation.


• Manage and track multiple engineering and logistic support activities, providing periodic status to the customer and program management team.

Requirements

Preferred Qualifications/Experience:

• Security Plus certificate will be REQUIRED.


• Technical Report writing.


• Experience with drawing/schematics reading and interpretation.


• Fault Isolation and problem analysis experience at the sub-system level.


• Military fighter aircraft experience.


• Knowledge of CATIA & System/Software Engineering Environment (S/SEE).


• Previous Field Service FSE/REP experience.

Required Qualifications/Experience :

• Appropriate degree from an accredited college or equivalent experience/combined education, with professional experience and specialized training commensurate with assignment.

Security Clearance Requirements

This position is located at a facility that will require special access clearance.

• Must have an active secret clearance with a completed investigation within the last 6 years.


• Must be able to attain and maintain F-35 Special Access Program (SAP) access.


• Must be a US citizen.