Simulation Engineer in Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Simulation Engineer
Shropshire
£40,000

*** Due to the nature of the role & the industry you will be working within you will be required to achieve UK SC clearance ***

We are looking for a Simulation Engineer to provide maintenance support for the Synthetic Training Equipment (STE), and associated training equipment.
As part of your role, you will perform advanced fault isolation, repair, operational checks, and preventive maintenance actions of simulators and associated training systems, including host computers, visual display systems, electric control loading systems, computer networks, and associated electronic equipment. You'll troubleshoot technical problems and issues, determine technical solutions following product and customer specifications, and recommend actions to company or customer representatives for coordinative product solutions

Other Responsibilities -

Conducts technical analysis of product implementations to include reliability, maintainability, and logistical analysis
Comply with all Health and Safety Regulations and Quality Assurance plans within the Synthetic Training Equipment environment.
Perform Daily Flight Servicing to ensure that Synthetic Training Equipment is available to meet the training program.
Perform scheduled and corrective maintenance to ensure that Synthetic Training Equipment performance objectives are achieved.
When appropriate, carry out repairs to unserviceable equipment removed from the STE.
Provide support and assistance during Post Design Services (PDS) modifications.
Perform any other task that can reasonably be expected by the Simulator Site Manager.

The experience we are looking for -

Ideally 2-3 years of Flight Simulator experience or transferrable Aircraft Engineering Experience. With the demonstrated ability to perform assigned technical electronics engineering tasks, with at least a minimum of 2-3 years of recent experience.
Ability to interpret schematics, drawings, and electrical wire diagrams.
Solid understanding of both digital and analogue electronic theories.
Qualified in soldering techniques.
Knowledgeable and experienced with the use of test equipment; to include Oscilloscopes, Signal Generators, Strip chart recorders, Logic Analyzers, Frequency Analyzers, and DVM's.
Able to calibrate, install, maintain, repair, and test flight simulator(s) and associated support equipment.
Knowledgeable and accomplished in the use of personal computers; to include Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.
Excellent Communication and Technical writing skills are a must.
Able to work flexible shifts that include nights and weekends as required.
Requires ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.

Desired skills, qualifications and experience -
Experience in Distributed Training and Mission Rehearsal operations.
Experience with Image Generators and Main Frame Computers.
Experience with aircrew training devices (flight simulators).
Experience with live, virtual, constructive training.

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.