Job Description

About This Role

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!

Summary To provide a Field Engineer to Ahmad al-Jaber Air Base, Kuwait in support of an on site Contractor Operation and Maintenance Support (COMS) program. The COMS Field Engineer shall be capable and experienced in all aspects of supporting a F18E training system and shall provide technical support to the Kuwait Air Force (KAF) customer in the operation of one Tactical Operational Flight Trainer (TOFT) and two Low-Cost Trainers (LCT). Field Engineer is expected to report to Kuwait in July 2024.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Perform a variety of duties in electronic, mechanical, electromechanical, or optical areas in support of a KAF flight training system located at Ahmad al-Jaber Air Base, Kuwait. Includes, but is not limited to, scheduling of maintenance activities, performing both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, as well as managing spares and tracking inventory Calibrate, install, maintain, repair, and test the KAF flight simulator, and other support equipment Install changes and updates to the simulator and support equipment as required; advise the KAF of the specific changes/upgrades and any additional maintenance tasks associated with the changes 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 Perform telephone reach-back support to/from the Continental US. Assist with installation and check-out of simulator and support equipment modifications Assist with general field site facility activities as required Work from schematics, 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 Kuwait, via their designated Freight Forwarder Prepare shipping crates, assist with preparation of related shipping documents, and verify items have been delivered to the Kuwait Supply System Perform other related duties as required by a Site Manager or Program Management.

Qualifications and Education Requirements Associates 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 2 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 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. A Secret Clearance is required

Preferred Skills 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+

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.

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 walk and/or climb stairs and ladder into a simulator or airplane cockpit. Must be able to stoop, bend, and crawl on top of or under the device. Must be able to detect odors or hear noises, bangs, etc., or other sounds to detect problems or flaws in the functioning of simulators and its surrounding environment. Must be able to distinguish colors. Shop floor environment. Will be working in areas with risk of electrical shock from electronically moving mechanical parts. Will at times be exposed to the following conditions: Cold, heat, airborne particles, loud noises.

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 EOE/AA employer and gives consideration for employment to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click here Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.

PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

Position Type Expatriate

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 diversity, equity, and inclusion. As "One CAE," we take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, Veteran status, age, or other legally protected characteristics.

If you don't see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed in the job posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please get in touch with us at .

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