Simulator Technician; UAV Simulators

About The Role

We are looking for an experienced Simulator Electrical / Hardware Technician to join our team based at Al Majma’ah Airbase, working on advanced Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) simulators. In this role you will be part of a team of 3 technicians who are responsible to the maintenance and repair of an existing fleet of 3 UAV Simulators – 2 Generic Mission Training devices and 1 Desktop system.

This role will be technically varied, giving you the opportunity to work on modern simulators, systems, and equipment to enhance your technical knowledge. We’re continually looking to foster an environment of learning, development, and progression. At CAE you’ll gain exposure to a broad range of systems to help you develop your technical knowledge.

Our current working hours in this role are  Sunday to Thursday.

• Identifying, finding and solving problems in complex flight simulation systems
• Checks updates and bug fixes at subsystem level with the test engineer/pilot
• Support for the integration of data, updates, software and hardware and exchange of various assemblies
• Calibration of instruments
• Functional testing of systems
• Detailed fault analysis and rectification or repair of the source of the fault / components
• Learn and perform preventive maintenance tasks on the simulators and associated simulator systems.
• Assist in diagnosing and correcting problems on the simulators and associated simulator systems.
• Utilize maintenance management systems to record and track maintenance activities.
• Perform pre-flight and post flight checks on all simulators.
• Perform visual calibrations.
• Run automatic Qualification Test Guide (QTG).
• Assist with refurbishment and hardware modifications.
• Perform administrative tasks as required.
• Perform logistics duties, including parts received, repair, and testing/validation.

• Ideally you will hold relevant Technical qualifications as well as have some work experience in an electronic, avionic, or technical field as a technician or similar.
• Strong experience in electrical engineering and hardware engineering.
• Experience of working with Software (you don’t need to write code)
• Computer literate (PC and/or computer mainframe/architecture).
• Some experience in soldering and circuit board repairs preferred.
• Some knowledge of Microsoft Office tools and suite.
• Practical, analytical mindset with great troubleshooting skills.
• High level of communication and teamwork skills

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