Field Engineer

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: 

To provide a Field Engineer to Ahmad al-Jaber Air Base, Kuwait in support of an onsite Contractor Operation and Maintenance Support (COMS) program. The COMS Field Engineer shall be capable and experienced in all aspects of supporting flight simulator training systems and shall provide technical support to the Kuwait Air Force (KAF) customer in the operation of four (4) F/A-18 Tactical Operational Flight Trainers (TOFT) and two F/A-18 Low-Cost Trainers (LCT).  The Field Engineer is expected to report to Kuwait in January 2026. This position is contingent upon contract award.  Contract award anticipated to be 1 Dec 2025. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

Perform a variety of duties in electronic, mechanical, electromechanical, or optical areas in support of KAF training systems located at Ahmad al-Jaber Air Base, Kuwait. 

Includes, but is not limited to, performing a variety of maintenance activities, performing both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, as well as managing spares and tracking inventory 

Calibrate, install, maintain, repair, and test KAF flight simulators, and other support equipment 

Install changes and updates to the simulators and support equipment as required; advise the KAF of the specific changes/upgrades and any additional maintenance tasks associated with the changes 

Perform required readiness checks on flight simulation equipment and instruments 

Conduct and document preventative maintenance checks required for simulator and support equipment 

Troubleshoot, repair, and document malfunctions of simulators and support equipment 

Remove and replace faulty equipment and complete maintenance data collection records 

Perform telephone reach-back support to/from the Continental US.  

Assist with installation and check-out of simulator and support equipment modifications 

Assist with general field site facility activities as required 

Work from schematics, engineering drawings and written or verbal instructions 

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

Process items to be delivered for repair and/or returned to Kuwait, via their designated Freight Forwarder 

Prepare shipping crates, assist with preparation of related shipping documents, and verify items have been delivered to the Kuwait Supply System 

Perform other related duties as required by Site Management or Program Management. 

Qualifications and Education Requirements: 

Associates Degree in the electronics field or a two-year electronic technician resident course at an accredited technical institute and/or military technical training and equivalent electronics maintenance experience on equipment of similar complexity 

Must have at least 2 years' electronic maintenance experience and have demonstrated competence by satisfactory progressive performance in electronic maintenance on simulation systems of comparable complexity to those supported on this program 

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

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

A Secret Clearance is required. 

Preferred Skills: 

Experience in integrated multi-computer systems, video generation and display systems, complex digital interfaces, high density cable/plug repair, software maintenance, and comprehensive troubleshooting and repair of general training device peripheral systems 

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

Security Responsibilities: 

Must comply with all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures.  Personally responsible for proper marking & 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. 

Must have, or be eligible for, a DoD Personal Security Clearance.  

Work Environment:  

This job operates in an environmentally controlled flight simulator environment, utilizing the tools and test equipment essential to it's the maintenance and care.  Also, you routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.  

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.   

Must be able to walk and/or climb stairs and ladder into a simulator or airplane cockpit.  

Must be able to stoop, bend, and crawl on top of or under the device.  

Must be able to detect odors or hear noises, bangs, etc., or other sounds to detect problems or flaws in the functioning of simulators and its surrounding environment. 

Must be able to distinguish colors. 

Will be working in areas with risk of electrical shock from electronically moving mechanical parts. 

Will at times be exposed to the following conditions: Cold, heat, airborne particles, loud noises 

Other Duties: 

Please note this job summary 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   

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-