Lead Modelling and Simulation (M&S) Systems Engineer/Trainer

The company is seeking a Lead Modelling and Simulation (M&S) Systems Engineer/Trainer who will 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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct training for the Connected Battlespace Lab (CBL) Foundations Course
• Provide technical 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 design/develop the knowledge transfer and mentoring program for the UAE CBL
• Teach select courses in systems engineering, M&S design and development, technical project leadership, and execution
• Provide a global understanding of the design, development, and implementation of small projects performing M&S analysis of communications systems
• Facilitate knowledge transfer to CBL Emirate personnel through co-development and execution of M&S projects and mentoring during on-the-job-training (OJT)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in systems engineering
• Native English speaker or advanced proficiency in English
• Ability to attain immigration and work permit authorization for Abu Dhabi, UAE for four (4) years
• 12+ years of systems development experience
• 8+ years of team leadership and project/program planning and execution experience
• 5+ years of M&S experience
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in the English Language
• Eligibility to access UAE Ministry of Defence (MOD) locations

Work Conditions
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 roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.