Job Information
CAE USA INC Senior Simulator Engineer in United States
Role and Responsibilities
About the role
We are looking for an experienced Simulator Engineer to join our team. This is an exciting role where you will be a key member in the team driving technology and maintenance for the CAE systems on simulators. This role will be based out of RAF Waddington working on the Protector Simulator.
In the average week you will be involved in the maintenance and repair of the simulation devices (hardware and software). In addition you maybe be involved in update projects and will be the customer and engineer’s main point of contact for software related issues whilst also leading and offering technical support to software engineers during integration of their systems. You will also be required to provide project information (status, risks etc) to upper management.
Key Tasks
Support the Flight Simulator Training Devices Attend maintenance calls, device setup, perform snag clearance, etc…
Independently perform the Preventive Maintenance Tasks (PMTs) and Daily Readiness (DR) on the training devices and associated systems.
Ensure that PMTs are carried out according to the standards, and signed off.
Ensure that PMT raised deficiencies are followed up, actioned, and closed in a timely manner.
Ensure that all recurrent QTG runs are carried, and ensure that deficiencies associated to recurrent runs are actioned in a timely manner, and followed up until closure. Troubleshoot related issues and work with the QTG specialist for resolution as required. Consult with senior colleagues for help / clarification.
Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve training device issues. Work with senior colleagues on AOGs. Communicate and share information with colleagues and other departments (logistics, scheduling, training department, etc…) to improve training delivery and customer satisfaction.
Make use of the Maintenance Management System to record, track, and review maintenance activities.
Comply with local & global CAE Environmental Health & Safety standards, instructions, and safe working procedures. Exercise duty of care for own H&S, and that of others who may be affected by his/her work.
Hands on interaction with multiple software and hardware platforms.
Hardware setup and integration.
Software scripting, debugging and integration.
Schedule and coordinate hardware and software integration tasks with other groups.
Thorough understanding of configuration management systems, hardware interfaces, and software development.
Coordinate and review technical/operational deliverables prior to submission to customer.
Project Team Meetings (Weekly meetings with assigned staff).
Customer Reviews (support formal reviews with customers as required by assigned project)
Support the development of close working relationship between CAE UK and other CAE geographical entities to promote the reuse of core products and technologies
Maintain currency with software related technical advances and their application to CAE solutions.
Preparation of requirement specifications and other documents pertinent to CAE Software processes.
Required to travel to multiple locations within the UK to support a number of CAE customers and projects
Maybe required to travel outside the UK for ad hoc support requests
About you
We are looking for someone with a minimum of 5 years practical experience in the field of simulator and training aids visual system engineering (design, integrations, installation, commission, acceptance and maintenance)
Flexible to travel and be away from home from time to time – sometimes at short notice Will need to be resident in the Waddington area
Full UK driving licence
Holds or is able to obtain UK security clearance (requires at least 5 years UK residency)
Must have existing rights to live and work in the UK
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 Employment Opportunity
At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. With no exception.
As captured in our overarching value "One CAE", we’re proud to work as one passionate, boundaryless and inclusive team.
At CAE, all employees are welcome regardless of race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity or age.
At CAE, we equip people in critical roles with the expertise and solutions to create a safer world. As a technology company, we digitalize the physical world, deploying simulation training and critical operations support solutions. Above all else, we empower pilots, airlines, defence and security forces, and healthcare practitioners to perform at their best every day and when the stakes are the highest. Around the globe, we’re everywhere customers need us to be with more than 13,000 employees in more than 200 sites and training locations in over 40 countries. CAE represents 75 years of industry firsts—the highest-fidelity flight and mission simulators, surgical manikins, and personalized training programs powered by artificial intelligence. We’re investing our time and resources into building the next generation of cutting-edge, digitally immersive training and critical operations solutions while keeping positive environmental, social and governance (ESG) impact at the core of our mission. Today and tomorrow, we’ll make sure our customers are ready for the moments that matter.