UAE CBL - Communications M&S Engineer (CMSE) / Trainer

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Date Posted: 2026-07-21 Country: United Arab Emirates Location: AE-UNITED ARAB EMIRATES-CLIENT SITE ~ United Arab Emirates Remote ~ (External Site) Position Role Type: Onsite 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 Aerospace is seeking a Connected Battlespace Lab (CBL) Communications Systems Modelling & Simulation (M&S) Engineer (CMSE) 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 resumes includes sufficient detail to demonstrate alignment 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 required background and pre-hire immigration checks and be eligible to obtain the right to work and reside in 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: T he CMSE role shall support the following specific areas: Responsible for being a communications system subject matter expert (SME) Teaching and mentoring a team performing in-depth modelling and analysis of UAE communications systems using commercial and specially developed M&S tools and techniques Instructor/facilitator for the CBL Foundations course Providing M&S development support, mentoring, and on the job training (OJT) for the CBL Emirati staff . Primary Responsibilities: Provide in-country Communications M&S SME for Collins aerospace CBL activities Teach Communications Systems and M&S 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 and communications systems topics and evaluate their proficiency Support the Instructional Systems Design process to develop and improve the course Support installation of the Connected Battlespace Lab (CBL) at a UAE site Provide 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 CBL staff to improve their proficiency and grow their skills Develop a working knowledge of UAE MOD specific communications systems to include networks, RF datalinks, 5G/6G wireless, Satellite Communications (SATCOM), data encryption devices, radios, electronic warfare (EW), Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled communications, software defined radio (SDR), etc. Utili s e M&S tools (e.g., Ansys, MATLAB, etc.) to develop communications systems models and simulations Review and advise on the development of CBL policies and procedures Work with reach-back support engineers and SMEs to gain and maintain expertise in CBL Foundations Course topics and communications systems technical areas (e.g., M&S tools and techniques, communications systems, mission operations, emerging technologies, etc.) Other related duties as required Essential Qualifications and Experience You Must Have: Strong verbal and written communication skills in the English Language Understanding of Arabic culture, sensitivity to the Islamic environment, and ability to teach and work in the program’s environment 12+ years of communications systems experience 5+ years of M&S experience 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 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 Development of communications systems/networks models Development of communications systems/network simulations Simulations results analysis and development of optimization recommendations Qualifications and Experience We Prefer: 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) Experience in the Middle East or working with native Arab cultures 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. 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