UAE CBL - Program/Training Director
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 CBL 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 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:
The Collins Aerospace Program/Training Director shall manage and provide Collins Subject Matter Expert (SME) M&S and software development support, and training delivery for the following areas:
Lead a 4-person team of SMEs providing academic instruction, staff development, and co-development support for M&S projects and software development
Conduct training for the Connected Battlespace Lab (CBL) Foundations Course
Provide technical project leadership and systems engineering development (SME) supporting the CBL laboratories
Support the installation of the Connected Battlespace Lab (CBL) at a UAE site
Lead a 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 project leadership and execution, etc.
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)
Primary Responsibilities:
Manage the TNA and design/development for the UAE CBL knowledge transfer program
Manage the implementation of the knowledge transfer and mentoring scheme
Responsible as the in-country point of contact for Collins Aerospace CBL activities
Manage Collins staff, CBL Foundations Course delivery and CBL 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 their proficiency
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 their proficiency and grow their skills
Manage execution of individual M&S projects
Develop M&S project plans and objectives, select appropriate tools (e.g., Ansys, MATLAB, etc.), communicate M&S event objectives to the assigned team, facilitate the M&S effort, validate results, 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 and maintain expertise in 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 as required (e.g., document Technical Lead/Systems Engineer (TL/SE) apprentices’ qualifications, perform system upgrades/maintenance, etc.)
Essential Qualifications and Experience You Must Have:
Bachelor’s Degree in one or more of the relevant technical disciplines
Qualified trainer recognised to Collins Aerospace or external industry standards
Native English speaker or advanced proficiency in English
Valid passport (or ability to get one)
Ability to attain immigration and work permit authorisation for Abu Dhabi, UAE for four (4) years
Eligibility to access UAE Ministry of Defence (MOD) locations
Collins Aerospace program management experience
Experience of Collins Aerospace procedures
Systems development experience
Military communications systems experience (e.g., datalinks, networks, radios, RF, etc.)
Strong verbal and written communication skills 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 advanced proficiency in the Arabic Language
IT software (e.g., Microsoft Server) certifications
Certified Modelling & Simulation Professional (CMSP) certification
Systems Engineering related certifications
Cybersecurity certifications
Artificial Intelligence (AI) certifications / coursework
Prince II 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 of highly complex communications systems/networks M&S technical projects
Ability to develop and document mission threads
Experience working in the Middle East and with 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.
RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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