Test Director - JTC-TRS Systems

This role is for a Test Director with in-depth knowledge of the Joint Terminal Control Training and Rehearsal System (JTC-TRS). The position involves extensive travel for device upgrades, testing, and training at customer sites globally. Based at CAE Arlington, TX, the director will support JTC TRS Domes and Desktop Systems, act as a subject matter expert, troubleshoot hardware, perform verification testing, provide training, and maintain customer relationships for CAE's Defense & Security unit.

Must Have

• Be the SME for the JTC-TRS system (operator and technical).
• Able to troubleshoot routine computing hardware issues.
• Able to perform verification testing and guide discrepancy resolution.
• Perform familiarization training for operators and maintenance personnel.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Work well as part of a small deployment team.
• Communicate well with remote management and support team.
• Assist CAE personnel in maintaining JTC TRS training systems.
• Provide guidance on JTC-TRS system changes.
• Work with program, product, and functional management teams to ensure training system meets requirements.
• Transmit opportunities for new work through program management.
• Support, develop, and maintain customer relationships.
• Provide program proposal and development support for JCT-TRS and JTAGSS Systems.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as an operator or maintainer of JTC-TRS training systems.
• Previous instructor / teaching experience.
• Computing complex and network troubleshooting ability.
• Willing to work overtime, weekends, and off-shifts as required.
• Understanding of military protocol and customs.
• Eligible for DoD SECRET Security Clearance.
• Strong MS-Office toolset skills.
• Must be a U.S. citizen due to U.S. Government contract requirements.

Good to Have

• Knowledge of military simulator/training devices, specifically JTC TRS system.
• Previous experience as a Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) or similar duties.
• Previous experience as a Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) or similar duties.
• Bachelor’s Degree.
• CompTIA Security+ Certification.
• Experience with ACAS/Nessus/SCAP/SCC vulnerability scanning.
• CISSP certification.
• Previous experience with Air Support Operations Center (ASOC) operations.

Perks & Benefits

• 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!

About This Role

Who We Are:

• CAE Vision: Our vision is to be the worldwide partner of choice in defense and security, and civil aviation 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

This position requires a candidate with in-depth knowledge of the Joint Terminal Control Training and Rehearsal System (JTC-TRS). The candidate will travel extensively to support device upgrades, testing, and training at customer sites worldwide. The Candidate will support CAE efforts with the JTC TRS Domes and Desktop Systems. This position is not eligible for WFH.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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

• This is a customer-facing position. Strong communication and “soft skills” are required.
• Be the SME for the JTC-TRS system, both from an operator and technical aspect.
• Able to troubleshoot routine computing hardware issues with limited assistance
• Able to perform verification testing, providing guidance on discrepancy resolution to engineering
• Perform familiarization training for operators and maintenance personnel
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate complex information to technical and non-technical audiences including peers, management, and customers
• Works well as part of a small deployment team
• Able to communicate well with a remote management and support team
• Assist CAE personnel in maintaining the JTC TRS training systems
• Provide guidance and insight into any changes needed or recommended on the JTC-TRS system
• Work with the program, product, and functional management teams to support technical direction and ensure that the training system meets requirements.
• Transmit opportunities for new work through program management, detailing the criticality and scope of work for proposal purposes.
• Support, develop, and maintain customer relationships
• Provide program proposal and development support for JCT-TRS and JTAGSS Systems

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as an operator or maintainer of JTC-TRS training systems
• Previous instructor / teaching experience
• Computing complex and network troubleshooting ability
• Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, and off-shifts as required to meet contractual timelines
• An understanding of military protocol and customs is essential.
• Incumbent must be eligible for DoD SECRET Security Clearance.
• Strong MS-Office toolset skills
• Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of military simulator/training devices, specifically JTC TRS system
• Previous experience as a Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) or similar duties
• Previous experience as a Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) or similar duties
• Bachelor’s Degree
• CompTIA Security+ Certification
• Experience with ACAS/Nessus/SCAP/SCC vulnerability scanning
• CISSP certification
• Previous experience with Air Support Operations Center (ASOC) operations

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.

Work Environment

• Extensive travel is possible, 30% or more.
• Must be able to travel to CONUS and OCONUS sites.
• Position is full-time in office at CAE Arlington TX facility
• Moderate to high levels of stress, associated with technical, schedule, and customer issues are to be expected with this position.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• May be required to sit down for long lengths of time.
• May be required to climb stairs.
• Must be able to climb stairs to enter and exit a simulator
• Must be able to carry up to 20 lbs. of equipment 50 yards

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 accommodation(s) 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

Regular

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

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