Contract Flight Simulator Engineer Jobs in Philadelphia, PA

Role and Responsibilities 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 In this role, the Simulator Technician III will be expected to perform complex assignments in office, simulator facility, and shop areas. Projects may be of experimental or design nature. This position will solve a variety of complex simulator and/or aircraft systems problems. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Be available to work a flexible schedule which may require assignment to second or third shift, and/or occasional weekend work.
* Possess basic understanding of Windows 2000, XP, and Windows 7 operating systems
* Perform preventive maintenance tasks on the simulators and associated simulator systems.
* Assist in diagnosing and correcting problems on the simulators and associated simulator systems.
* Diagnose and correct complex problems on the simulators and associated simulator systems.
* Utilize maintenance management system to record and track maintenance activities.
* Train technicians in basic skills.
* Provide technical training for other technicians.
* Complete all designated training activities.
* Actively pursue continued professional growth and training.
* Perform pre-flight and post flight on all simulators.
* Perform visual alignments.
* Run and evaluate required Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Approval Test Guide (ATG)/ Qualification Test Guide (QTG) tests.
* Assist Engineering Team with modifications, design changes, and software enhancements.
* Perform refurbishment and hardware modifications.
* Pursue knowledge and skills to enhance ability as a technical expert.
* Identify and coordinate efforts to correct training deficiencies.
* Assist Group Lead in day-to-day operation of maintenance activities.
* Learn and comply with CAE quality management system.
* Provide customer service support and address customer needs in a timely manner.
* Perform logistics duties, including parts received, repair, and testing/validation.
* Perform housekeeping functions to maintain the simulators as required.
* Perform administrative tasks as required. Qualifications and Education Requirements * 2-year technical degree or equivalent related training.
* Minimum of 5 years direct simulator experience with at least 3 years of relative simulator experience per assigned location.
* Proficiency with all types of test equipment.
* Proficiency with software diagnostics and utilities on at least 1 type of simulator.
* Troubleshooting skills.
* Ability to perform in-depth analysis and research for hardware modifications and upgrades.
* Ability to assist the CAE Engineering Team with modifications, design changes, and software enhancements.
* Ability to assist with the development and delivery of technical training for other technicians.
* Demonstrated ability as the Technical Expert on at least one major simulator system (i.e. motion, visual, aircraft systems, etc.).
* Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools and suite.
* Fluency in English Preferred Skills * Advanced visual system troubleshooting and tuning, including experience with BARCO SIM7Q & F35 projectors, and CAE Medallion 6000 visual systems
* A+ and/or Network+ accredited with a strong understanding of various computer network topologies and troubleshooting techniques
* Experience with CAE S3000 and SIMXXI series simulators
* Simulator accreditation / certification with civil authorities such as FAA, CAA, etc. 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 proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources. Work Environment This job operates in a simulator training facility environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Additionally, work is accomplished in an electronics shop environment that will, at times, result in exposure to high pressure hydraulic systems, risk of electrical shock, extreme heat, airborne particles, and loud noises. 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 at least 40 pounds over head
* 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 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, shift assignments, 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 EEO is the Law poster. 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 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. The masculine form may be used in this job description solely for ease of reading, but refers to men, women and the gender diverse.