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At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defence company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defence industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defence.

Collins Aerospaceis seekingaLeadModelling and Simulation (M&S) Systems Engineer/Trainerable to support a three (3) month initiation and training period in the UK followed by a four (4) year assignment in Abu Dhabi,United Arab Emirates (UAE). This position is in support of a long-term communications systems modelling and simulation(M&S)laboratory and academics program. 

Candidates must ensure their resumesincludessufficient detail todemonstratealignment with the job requirements, including relevant academic and technical qualifications, and experience.  

As this role is primarily based in the UAE, the candidate must successfully complete all requiredbackgroundand pre-hire immigration checks and be eligible to obtain the right to work andresidein the country. The company will support the candidate through the relevant application process. ​

Due to the nature of the program to remain ITAR free this position is NOT available to US candidates. 

Role Overview:

The Collins AerospaceSystems Engineer/Trainershallsupport the followingspecific areas: 

• Conduct trainingfor the Connected Battlespace Lab (CBL) Foundations Course  

  
  
  

• Providetechnical project leadership and systems engineering development subject matter expert (SME) supporting the CBL laboratories  

  
  
  

• Support the installation of the Connected Battlespace Lab (CBL) at a UAE site 

  
  
  

• Conduct a Training Needs Analysis (TNA) and the design/development of the knowledge transfer and mentoring program for the UAE CBL  

  
  
  

• Teach select courses insystems engineering, M&S design anddevelopment, technical projectleadershipand execution, etc.  

  
  
  

• Provide a global understanding of the design, development, and implementation of small projects performing M&S analysis of communications systems  

  
  
  

• Facilitateknowledge transfer to CBL Emirate personnel through co-developmentand executionofM&S projectsand mentoring during on-the-job-training (OJT) 

  
  
  

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead thetechnical team in regionacting as the interface to the Program/Training Director 

  
  
  

• TeachM&Ssystems engineering concepts and approaches as part of the CBL Foundations Course  

  
  
  

• Provide students’ academic support and mentoring to ensure successful completion of the course  

  
  
  

• Assess students’ understanding ofM&S systems engineeringtopics and evaluate theirproficiency  

  
  
  

• Support the Instructional Systems Design process to develop and improve the course  

  
  
  

• Perform in-labM&S project design, planning, execution, and analysisalongside Emirati CBL Foundations Course graduates  

  
  
  

• Conduct OJT and mentoring ofapprentice level Technical Lead/Systems Engineersto improve theirproficiencyand grow their skills  

  
  
  

• Manage execution ofindividualM&Sprojects  

  
  
  

• Develop M&S project plansandobjectives, selectappropriate tools(e.g., Ansys, MATLAB, etc.), communicate M&S eventobjectivesto the assigned team,facilitatethe M&S effort,validateresults, and provide SME inputs onthe interpretationof results  

  
  
  

• Manage the lab backlogs and perform planning; perform system-level upgrades; support maintenance of the lab equipment  

  
  
  

• Review and advise on software development policies and procedures  

  
  
  

• Work with reach-back support engineers and SMEs to gain andmaintainexpertisein CBL Foundations Course topics and co-development technical areas(e.g., M&S tools and techniques, communications systems, mission operations, emerging technologies, etc.)  

  
  
  

• Other related duties asrequired(e.g., documentTechnical Lead/Systems Engineer (TL/SE)apprentices’ qualifications, performsystemupgrades/maintenance, etc.)

  
  
  

Essential Qualifications and Experience You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in systems engineering

  
  
  

• NativeEnglishspeaker or advancedproficiencyin English  

  
  
  

• Valid passport (or ability to get one)  

  
  
  

• Ability toattainimmigration and work permit authorisationforAbu Dhabi, UAE for four (4) years

  
  
  

• Eligibility to access UAE Ministry of Defence (MOD) locations 

  
  
  

• Qualified trainer in CollinsAerospaceor to a recognised standard externally 

  
  
  

• Strongverbaland written communicationskills in the English Language 

  
  
  

• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams  

  
  
  

• 12+ years of systems development experience  

  
  
  

• 8+ years of team leadership and project/program planning and execution experience 

  
  
  

• 5+ years of M&S experience 

  
  
  

• Understanding of Arabic culture, sensitivity to the Islamic environment, and ability to teach and work in the program’s environment 

  
  
  

• Experience interacting with customer representatives and leadership 

  
  
  

• Experience with teaching/mentoring junior technical personnel/students 

  
  
  

• Experience in the classroom teaching and guiding students during self-guided learning  

  
  
  

• Military communications systems experience (e.g., datalinks, networks,radios, RF, etc.)  

  
  
  

• Applied knowledge of M&S principles and practices in a communicationssystemsrelated domain  

  
  
  

• Demonstrated ability to conduct short-term studies, translate project requirements into model contexts, and coordinate withSMEsand stakeholders tomeetM&S project objectives  

  
  
  

• Ability to plan and leadthe execution ofM&S technical projects 

  
  
  

• Ability to derive and specify clear requirements with measurable acceptability criteria for M&S projects 

  
  
  

• Ability toassess and communicatethe level of confidence/ risk associated with M&Sprojectfindings 

  
  
  

• Ability to present model and simulation designs, implementation architectures, and results to M&S professionals and senior decision makers 

  
  
  

Qualifications and Experience We Prefer:

• Native speaker or advancedproficiencyin Arabic  

  
  
  

• IT software (e.g., Microsoft Server) certifications  

  
  
  

• Certified Modelling & Simulation Professional (CMSP) certification

  
  
  

• Systems Engineering related certifications 

  
  
  

• Cybersecurity certifications  

  
  
  

• Artificial Intelligence (AI) certifications / coursework  

  
  
  

• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) Experience with Software Tool Kits (STKs), writing software adapters, use of AI agents 

  
  
  

• Experience using MATLAB, Ansys, or other M&S software applications  

  
  
  

• Familiar with agile software development  

  
  
  

• Familiar with IT infrastructure software applications (e.g., MS Server) 

  
  
  

• Ability to plan and lead the execution ofhighlycomplexcommunications systems/networks M&S technical projects 

  
  
  

• Ability to develop and document mission threads  

  
  
  

• Military experience or military related programs 

  
  
  

• Understanding of RTX Collins Aerospace and its policies/procedures 

  
  
  

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.]

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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