Field Engineer

CAE • Arlington, TX

13h • Onsite

About The Position

Who We Are: CAE Vision: Our vision is to be the worldwide partner of choice in defense and security, civil aviation, and healthcare 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! This Position is Contingent on Contract Award 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 BLK70 Flight Simulator System located at Taitung AB, Taiwan. Including, but not limited to, performing both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, as well as managing spares and tracking inventory. May also be required to support F16 BLK20 MTC Trainers located at Chiayi AB, Taiwan and Hualien AB, Taiwan. This is an overseas Field Service position and may require travel to other overseas locations. Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role. Position requires a SECRET Clearance or the ability to acquire and maintain one.

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.
• 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.

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 BLK70 MTC Flight Trainers located at Taitung, AB, Taiwan. May also be required to support F16 BLK20 MTC Trainers located at Chiayi AB, Taiwan and Hualien 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 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!

What This Job Offers

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