Simulator Engineer

CAE

RAF Waddington, United Kingdom
Fully remote
5 years engineering experience in simulation
Hardware, software, and electronics expertise
Preventive maintenance and daily readiness tasks
This role is a key member of a small team responsible for maintaining CAE simulators and their ancillary support systems at RAF Waddington

Job Summary

  • This role is a key member of a small team responsible for maintaining CAE simulators and their ancillary support systems at RAF Waddington.
  • The engineer will independently perform preventive maintenance tasks, daily readiness checks, and ensure all recurrent quality tests are actioned timely.
  • Candidates must be flexible to travel within the UK and potentially outside the UK for ad hoc support requests.

Matching Summary

This role is a key member of a small team responsible for maintaining CAE simulators and their ancillary support systems at RAF Waddington.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5 years engineering experience in simulation
  • Hardware, software, and electronics expertise
  • Preventive maintenance and daily readiness tasks
  • Troubleshooting training device issues
  • Configuration management and system integration

Nice-to-have

  • Software scripting and debugging skills
  • Experience with remote collaboration
  • Strong communication across departments
  • Proactive safety compliance mindset

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years engineering experience in simulation
  • Resident in Lincolnshire area
  • UK security clearance eligibility (5 years residency)
  • Existing rights to live and work in the UK
  • Full UK driving licence preferred

Work Rights

Must have existing rights to live and work in the UK

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