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  

The Remote Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Simulator Sensor Operator will be required to operate a Predator Mission Aircrew Trainer System (PMATS) training device to generate MQ-9 training simulations in support of the customer’s aircrew initial training and recurring flight qualifications requirements. The Sensor Operator will also be asked to support ongoing site maintenance, inspections, troubleshoot components, replacement, upkeep, and assist with repairs as required for the deployed PMATS hardware to meet system availability requirements at an assigned OCONUS field location.  Position requires a SECRET Clearance or the ability to acquire and maintain one.  Position is considered part-time-on-call (PTOC). Each time you are called to support the program, you will work OCONUS for 45 hours/week, for three (3) months at a time.  The position is typically called upon to support the OCONUS training location two (2) times per year. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities  

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

Ensure RPA Simulator(s) and associated systems are operating in accordance with implemented quality and fidelity standards to support customer training requirements  

Provide customer service support and address customer needs in a timely manner  

Perform the tasks of a simulator sensor operator during customer training events 

Perform pre-flight and post flight operations 

Support preventive maintenance tasks on the RPA Simulators and associated simulator systems 

Help diagnose and correct routine maintenance issues on the RPA Simulators and associated simulator systems 

Utilize maintenance management system to record and track maintenance activities  

Perform logistics duties as required, including parts received, repair, and testing/validation 

Apply comprehensive knowledge to solve complex problems by interpreting manufacturers' manuals or similar documents 

Train other RPA Sensor Operators as required 

Perform housekeeping functions to maintain the simulators as required  

Learn and comply with CAE quality management system. 

Perform all administrative tasks as required 

Complete all company designated training activities 

Actively pursue continued professional growth and training.  

Perform other duties as assigned 

Qualifications and Education Requirements  

Surveillance & Reconnaissance (ISR), Close Air Support (CAS), and Aerial Interdiction (AI) 

Experience supporting either IQT and/or MQT syllabus events 

Demonstrated ability to role play assets in various scenarios 

Minimum of 2 years direct RPA Sensor Operator experience 

Ability to work in a stand-alone environment with telephone support as needed 

Knowledge and experience working in a Windows, LINUX, UNIX based computer system environment 

Experience troubleshooting complex problems and troubleshooting systems  

Ability to read and interpret schematics and electrical diagrams and use and interpret diagnostic data  

Ability to provide basic preventive maintenance processes, pre-flight, and post flight checks on RPA Simulators 

Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools 

This is an overseas Field Service position and may require travel to other overseas locations. 

Prospective employee must be able to work independently and interface with the customer and home office when on travel. 

Must have or be able to obtain a Secret Security Clearance. 

Fluency in English 

Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.  

Preferred Skills  

CompTia certification in one or both of the following: A+ and/or Network+ 

Electronic maintenance troubleshooting experience/training 

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.  

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 equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to any protected characteristic, including disability and protected veteran status, as defined under federal, state, or local laws.  

Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process.  If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at hrops@caemilusa.com  

Position Type                       

CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

CAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other  characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process.  If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at CAECarrieres-Careers@cae.com.