Simulator Technician

About This Role

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 Test Technician/Engineering duties during preliminary/critical design, Hardware/Software Integration (H.S.I.), and customer acceptance phases of a program. Provide technical/system support for assigned devices.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Provide lab maintenance/engineering support during program Hardware/Software Integration (HSI).
• Able to diagnose and troubleshoot network/computer systems.
• Must be able to apply fundamental troubleshooting procedures in the maintenance of interfaces and peripheral equipment used with computers; interpret mechanical, hydraulic, electric motion module, electrical and electronic schematics and drawings and make simplified versions .
• Must be able to perform calibrations, adjustments, and tests on electronic equipment; analyze operation, verify discrepancies, isolate malfunctions, and replace defective components used in electronic devices; test and repair linear computing elements, phase inverters and operational amplifiers.
• Able to read and interpret various technical documents.
• Identify and generate documentation to correct hardware deficiencies and test discrepancies.
• Able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Able to collaborate with engineering team to accomplish any required system redesign tasks.
• Proficient working with Windows based computer systems.
• Assist manufacturing during tear down, pack, and ship activities.
• Support manufacturing during final assembly phase of site installations.
• Perform device power up and hardware checkout at both component and system level.
• Maintain operational device readiness during all testing activities.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Associate degree in a technically related field or equivalent
• 2-4 years' experience in a related field with a minimum of 2 years in a simulator manufacturing environment.
• Possess good written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Ability to make effective verbal and written presentations on technical topics to supervisor and peers.
• Must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance
• Must have the ability to obtain a US Passport
• Able to perform extensive travel.
• Provide training to other team members of the department.
• Ability to work with little or no supervision.
• Able to perform shift and weekend work when required .

Preferred Skills

• Previous experience with simulation
• Previous electronic systems maintenance 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

• This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• Will be working in areas with the risk of electrical shock, near moving mechanical parts driven by hydraulics under high pressure and in high precarious places.
• Will, at times, be exposed to the following environmental conditions: extreme cold or heat, outdoor weather, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and loud noises.
• Must be familiar on the use of PPE (Personnel Protective Equipment)

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 lift 50 lbs.
• Will occasionally have to move items over 100 pounds with assistance .
• Ability to see clearly at close range.
• Must have color vision.
• Ability to climb ladders
• Must be able to use precision hand tools
• Must be able to discern various aircraft aural cues

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 c haracteristic , 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 hrops @caemilusa.com

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 a t CAECarrieres-Careers@cae.com .