UAE CBL - Program/Training Director

Date Posted: 2026-08-18

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:

Manag e   the   TNA and design /development   for   the   UAE CBL   knowledge transfer   program  

Manag e   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   D egree 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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