Summary
RTX's Collins Aerospace is hiring a Communications Systems Modeling and Simulation Engineer / Trainer for its Connected Battlespace Lab program. The role involves teaching and mentoring Emirati staff, developing and analyzing communications-system models, supporting lab projects, and advising on program policies and procedures. Candidates need 12+ years of communications systems experience, 5+ years of modeling and simulation experience, and experience teaching or mentoring technical personnel. The assignment includes three months of initiation and training in the UK followed by four years in Abu Dhabi, UAE; the role is on-site, and the company will support the UAE work and residence application process.
The posting
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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
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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:
The 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.
Utilise 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. 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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