F-35 Simulator Technician

Position Summary and Job Responsibilities

BGI is seeking full-time and part-time F-35 Simulator Technicians (Sim Tech) at multiple CONUS and OCONUS locations. Duties include support of sustainment, maintenance, and operation of F-35 training devices. Candidate will Install components and assemblies into chassis, racks, cabinets, workstations, and customer facilities. Perform, conduct, and document preventive maintenance checks required for the devices and associated subsystems. Update maintenance data collection records and assist with the installation and check-out of modifications to equipment. This position is sub-contacted by Lockheed Martin (LM), so candidate will implement and support Lockheed Martin initiatives, programs and policies, as directed. This position is not available until early 2024 after government contracts are finalized in the late 2023 timeframe. Training is conducted in an OJT format, no formal training course attendance required.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain simulation devices to meet availability specifications
• Ensure training devices are powered up and ready for each training period
• Apply technical knowledge to solve complex problems by interpreting design drawings, manuals, or simulator documentation
• Assist with installations, testing, and maintenance of F-35 software packages
• Isolate and report malfunctions and discrepancies to the lowest definable levels
• Documents and maintain cabling schemes and drawings
• Establish and perform maintenance programs following company and vendor standards
• Additional duties and related responsibilities will be assigned as required
• Work closely with other members of the Lockheed Martin and BGI, LLC training team on site to fulfill F-35N training objectives
• Implement and support Lockheed Martin initiatives, programs and policies as directed
• Comply with site security and access control procedures in accordance with F-35 program and customer procedures
• Sanitize all classified media (circuit cards, disk storage devices, etc.) to the LRU in accordance with established F-35 and customer procedures

Required and/or Preferred Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Candidate must have a transferable secret security clearance, last Periodic Re investigation must be within the last six years or be enrolled in Continuous E Valuation
• Candidate must be able to attain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) access
• Ability to read and use technical schematics, drawings and manuals along with other technical materials
• Candidate must be willing to support flexible work hours to align with customer operational schedule
• Candidate must have a current Security+ certificate or able to acquire a Security+ certification within 3 months of hire date

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 2 years of experience with aviation simulation systems
• Proven hardware and software support experience in a training/modeling and simulation environment
• Network troubleshooting and maintenance experience
• Experience working in classified/access-controlled facilities
• Ability to brief/teach technical information to internal and external audiences
• Ability to lead and mentor other team members
• Possess a current Security+ certificate
• Strong oral/written communication skills
• 3-5 years of experience maintaining and troubleshooting Training and Simulation equipment
• Considered an expert, authority in discipline