Avionics Fabrication & Integration Technician (Flight Simulation) - Skillbridge

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:

The Avionics Fabrication Technician supports the design, integration and testing of advanced flight simulators and high-fidelity training devices. This role focuses on the “ground-up” fabrication of simulator cockpits, integrating authentic aircraft avionics with high-speed computing systems. You will translate engineering designs into functional hardware used by the Air Force for critical pilot performance research and mission rehearsal. This position will be on site at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH.

Core Responsibilities:

• Simulator Fabrication: Build and assemble simulator sub-systems, including instrument panels, center consoles, and flight control interfaces (throttles, sticks, and rudders).
• Avionics Integration: Modify and integrate "Real-World" Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) and glass cockpit displays into a simulated environment.
• Harness & Interface Development: Fabricate complex, one-off wire harnesses and interface cables that connect aircraft hardware to simulation computers (PC-based architectures and I/O boards).
• Prototyping & Design Support: Collaborate directly with AFRL (Air Force Research Laboratory) engineers to iterate on "breadboard" designs and rapid prototypes for new research initiatives.
• Testing & Calibration: Conduct system-level "Power On" testing, signal tracing, and calibration of flight controls to ensure the simulator matches actual aircraft performance data.
• Technical Documentation: Maintain accurate "as-built" redlines for electrical schematics and wiring diagrams within a controlled DoD lab environment.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 3+ of avionics or electronics fabrication, specifically supporting DoD programs or military flight systems.
• Familiarity in MIL-SPEC soldering, crimping, and wire-routing standards (e.g., IPC-WHMA-A-620).
• Ability to integrate COTS (Commercial Off-The-Shelf) hardware with military-grade avionics.
• Proficiency with diagnostic tools: Oscilloscopes, Multimeters, and Signal Analyzers.
• Fabrication Skills: Familiarity with basic machine shop tools (drill presses, grinders, hand tools) to modify enclosures or mounting brackets as needed.
• Military Standards: Knowledge of FOD, ESD, and DCMA 8210.1 (Contractor's Flight and Ground Operations) safety requirements.

Preferred Attributes

• Prior experience at Wright-Patterson AFB or within an AFRL-supported environment.
• Background in flight simulation (Link, CAE, or similar simulator platforms).

Other Position Requirements:

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship is a requirement for this position.
• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance prior to date of hire.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in a secure fabrication shop and laboratory setting.
• Requires the ability to maneuver in and out of confined simulator cockpits and under-floor cable trays.

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.

• This position requires a DoD secret security clearance which requires US citizenship for work on DoD contracts.

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 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 [email protected]

About CAE

At CAE, our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, we’ve driven innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies, we empower our customers to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged, collaboration drives progress, and your growth fuels our shared success.

Position Type

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 [email protected].

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