SIMULATOR TECHNICIAN I - F-35 TSSS

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

The Simulator Technician reports directly to the Lead Simulator Technician and is responsible for conducting technical analysis of product implementations, modifications and enhancements to F-35 Pilot Training Devices in accordance with specific customer specifications and implementations.

Requirements:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Troubleshoots technical problems and issues with the training devices. 
• Determines technical solution in accordance with product and customer specifications. 
• Recommends actions to company or customer representatives for coordinative product solution
• Assesses product needs in accordance with customer specifications.
• Conducts technical training and product briefing with customers, vendors and company representatives.
• Readies training devices for customer use and assists with mission specific preparations.
• Acts as local on-site representative to customer's organization.
• Maintain DoD 8570 Level IAT-II certification.
• Document all unusual operational/maintenance problems to support identifying failure trends. 
• Work with and communicate well both orally and written in a team environment as this position involves significant interface with customer personnel at all levels.
• Must be a self-starter and have the ability to establish and maintain a library of technical documentation.
• Manage and track multiple engineering and logistic support activities, providing periodic status to the customer and program management team.
• Other duties as identified and assigned. 

Required Education and Experience 

• Appropriate degree from an accredited college or equivalent experience/combined education, with professional experience and specialized training commensurate with assignment. 
• Technical Report writing.
• Experience with drawing/schematics reading and interpretation. 
• Fault Isolation and problem analysis experience at the sub-system level. 
• Military fighter aircraft experience. 
• Knowledge of CATIA & System/Software Engineering Environment (S/SEE). 
• Previous Field Service FSE/REP experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations 

Security + Plus Certification (mandatory), or able to obtain within 6 months.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• As Required.

Security Responsibilities

• Must have an active secret clearance with a completed investigation within the last 6 years.
• Must be able to attain and maintain F-35 Special Access Program (SAP) access. 
• Must be a US citizen. 
• Must comply with all company Information Systems security policies and procedures. 
• May be responsible for proper classification and marking of all information and materials. Employee shall not divulge any information or afford access to other employees not having a need to-know authorization. Shall not divulge information outside the company without management approval. Will be required to execute company non-disclosure agreement prior to access to any controlled information.

Language Skills

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. Must have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex words and technical documents/diagrams. Must be able to effectively communicate orally and in writing and work effectively as part of a team. 

Reasoning Ability and Mathematical Skills

• Must be able to analyze problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. An ability to interpret complex customer requirements and attitudes from verbal, non-verbal, and written communication is desirable. Must be able to calculate figures and numbers, and percentages and be able to draw and interpret graphs. Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and drawings.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The work environment and physical characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to lift and/or move at least 50 pounds.
• Must be able to walk and/or climb stairs and ladders.
• Must be able to accommodate confined spaces. 
• Must be able to stoop, bend, and crawl on top or under equipment.
• Must be able to detect odors, noises, bangs, etc., or other sounds to detect discrepancies of malfunctioning equipment.
• Must be able to distinguish colors. 
• Must be able to perform Domestic and International travel as required. 
• Shop floor environment.
• Will be working in areas with risk of injury from electrical applications, moving mechanical parts, hydraulic, or pneumatic systems under pressure and electrical motion systems.
• May be exposed to conditions of extreme heat, airborne particles, and loud noises.