Field Engineer

CAE • Arlington, TX

22h • Onsite

About The Position

CAE's vision is to be the worldwide partner of choice in defense and security, civil aviation, and healthcare by revolutionizing customers’ training and critical operations with digitally immersive solutions to elevate safety, efficiency and readiness. The 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. This overseas Field Service position involves performing 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, specifically for an F-16 Flight Simulator System located at Hualien AB, Taiwan. This includes scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, managing spares, and tracking inventory. Travel to other overseas locations may be required. Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible, and a SECRET Clearance or the ability to acquire and maintain one is required. CAE's mission is to help make the world a safer place, driving innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness for nearly 80 years. The company leverages advanced technologies to empower customers to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably. CAE is a global leader in Civil Aviation and Defense & Security across 40 countries, fostering an inclusive community and offering comprehensive benefits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in the electronics field or a two-year electronic technician resident course at an accredited technical institute and/or military technical training and equivalent electronics maintenance experience on equipment of similar complexity.
• Must have at least 5 years' electronic maintenance experience and have demonstrated competence by satisfactory progressive performance in electronic maintenance on simulation systems of comparable complexity to those supported on this program.
• U.S. citizen (due to U.S. Government contract requirements).
• SECRET Clearance or the ability to acquire and maintain one.
• 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.
• Must have or be eligible for a DoD Personal Security Clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in 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.
• CompTIA certification in one or both of the following: Security+ and/or Network+.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of duties in the electronic, mechanical, electromechanical, or optical areas in support of F16 MTC Flight Trainers located at Hualien, AB, Taiwan.
• May be asked to occasionally support F16 devices located at Chiayi AB and Taitung AB, Taiwan.
• 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.
• Process items to be delivered for repair and/or returned to Hualien, via the assigned shipping processor.
• Prepare shipping crates, assist with preparation of related shipping documents, and verify items have been delivered to the assigned shipping processor.
• Perform other related duties as required by a Site Manager or Program Management.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package
• 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
• Having fun!
• Comprehensive benefits support you professionally and personally

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees