UAE CBL - Program/Training Director

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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 seekingaCBL Program/Training Director,to manage the Modelling and Simulation (M&S) lab engineering & training team,able 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 AerospaceProgram/Training Directorshallmanageand provideCollins Subject Matter Expert (SME) M&Sand software developmentsupport,andtrainingdelivery forthe followingareas: 

• Lead a 4-person team of SMEs providing academic instruction, staff development, and co-development support for M&S projects and software development 

  
  
  

• Conducttrainingfor the Connected Battlespace Lab (CBL) Foundations Course  

  
  
  

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

  
  
  

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

  
  
  

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

  
  
  

• Teach select courses in systems engineering, M&S design and development, 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-development and execution of M&S projects and mentoring during on-the-job-training (OJT)

  
  
  

Primary Responsibilities:

• ManagetheTNA and design/developmentfortheUAE CBLknowledge transferprogram 

  
  
  

• Managetheimplementation ofthe knowledge transfer andmentoring scheme 

  
  
  

• Responsibleas thein-country point of contact for CollinsAerospace CBL activities 

  
  
  

• Manage Collins staff, CBL Foundations Course deliveryandCBL lab projects 

  
  
  

• Teach M&S systems 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 of M&S systems engineering topics and evaluate theirproficiency  

  
  
  

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

  
  
  

• Perform in-lab M&S project design, planning, execution, and analysis alongside Emirati CBL Foundations Course graduates  

  
  
  

• Conduct OJT and mentoring of apprentice level Technical Lead/Systems Engineers to improve theirproficiencyand grow their skills  

  
  
  

• Manage execution of individual M&S projects  

  
  
  

• Develop M&S project plans andobjectives, selectappropriate tools(e.g., Ansys, MATLAB, etc.), communicate M&S eventobjectivesto the assigned team,facilitatethe M&S effort,validateresults, and provide SME inputs on the interpretation of 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., document Technical Lead/Systems Engineer (TL/SE) apprentices’ qualifications, perform system upgrades/maintenance, etc.) 

  
  
  

Essential Qualifications and Experience You Must Have:

• Bachelor’sDegree inone or more of therelevanttechnical disciplines

  
  
  

• Qualified trainerrecognised toCollinsAerospaceorexternal industrystandards 

  
  
  

• 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 

  
  
  

• Collins Aerospaceprogrammanagement experience 

  
  
  

• Experienceof CollinsAerospaceprocedures 

  
  
  

• Systems development experience  

  
  
  

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

  
  
  

• Strongverbaland written communicationskills in the English Language 

  
  
  

• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams  

  
  
  

• 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  

  
  
  

• Applied knowledge of M&S principles and practices in a communications systems related domain  

  
  
  

• Demonstrated ability to conduct short-term studies, translate project requirements into model contexts, and coordinate with SMEs and stakeholders to meet M&S project objectives  

  
  
  

• Ability to plan and lead the execution of M&S technical projects 

  
  
  

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

  
  
  

• Ability to assess and communicate the level of confidence / risk associated with M&S project findings 

  
  
  

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

  
  
  

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

  
  
  

Qualifications and Experience We Prefer:

• Native speaker or advancedproficiencyintheArabicLanguage 

  
  
  

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

  
  
  

• Certified Modelling & Simulation Professional (CMSP) certification  

  
  
  

• Systems Engineering related certifications  

  
  
  

• Cybersecurity certifications  

  
  
  

• Artificial Intelligence (AI) certifications / coursework 

  
  
  

• PrinceII or PMP Qualified 

  
  
  

• 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 ofhighly complexcommunications systems/networks M&S technical projects 

  
  
  

• Ability to develop and document mission threads  

  
  
  

• Experienceworkingin the Middle Eastandwith native Arab cultures  

  
  
  

• Military experience or military related programs 

  
  
  

• Earned Value Management 

  
  
  

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.

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