Program/Training Director
RTX
Program/Training Director
RTX
Manufactures jet engines, avionics, missiles
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:
OnsiteAt 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 Aerospaceis seekingaCBL 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 resumesincludessufficient detail todemonstratealignment 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 requiredbackgroundand pre-hire immigration checks and be eligible to obtain the right to work andresidein 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 AerospaceProgram/Training Directorshallmanageand provideCollins Subject Matter Expert (SME) M&Sand software developmentsupport,andtrainingdelivery forthe followingareas:
Lead a 4-person team of SMEs providing academic instruction, staff development, and co-development support for M&S projects and software development
Conducttrainingfor the Connected Battlespace Lab (CBL) Foundations Course
Providetechnical project leadership and systems engineering development (SME) supporting the CBL laboratories
Support the installation of the Connected Battlespace Lab (CBL) at a UAE site
Leada 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 projectleadershipand execution, etc.
Provide a global understanding of the design, development, and implementation of small projects performing M&S analysis of communications systems
Facilitateknowledge transfer to CBL Emirate personnel through co-development and execution of M&S projects and mentoring during on-the-job-training (OJT)
Primary Responsibilities:
ManagetheTNA and design/developmentfortheUAE CBLknowledge transferprogram
Managetheimplementation ofthe knowledge transfer andmentoring scheme
Responsibleas thein-country point of contact for CollinsAerospace CBL activities
Manage Collins staff, CBL Foundations Course deliveryandCBL 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 theirproficiency
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 theirproficiencyand grow their skills
Manage execution of individual M&S projects
Develop M&S project plans andobjectives, selectappropriate tools(e.g., Ansys, MATLAB, etc.), communicate M&S eventobjectivesto the assigned team,facilitatethe M&S effort,validateresults, 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 andmaintainexpertisein 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 asrequired(e.g., document Technical Lead/Systems Engineer (TL/SE) apprentices’ qualifications, perform system upgrades/maintenance, etc.)
Essential Qualifications and Experience You Must Have:
Bachelor’sDegree inone or more of therelevanttechnical disciplines
Qualified trainerrecognised toCollinsAerospaceorexternal industrystandards
NativeEnglishspeaker or advancedproficiencyin English
Valid passport (or ability to get one)
Ability toattainimmigration and work permit authorisationforAbu Dhabi, UAE for four (4) years
Eligibility to access UAE Ministry of Defence (MOD) locations
Collins Aerospaceprogrammanagement experience
Experienceof CollinsAerospaceprocedures
Systems development experience
Military communications systems experience (e.g., datalinks, networks, radios, RF, etc.)
Strongverbaland written communicationskills 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 advancedproficiencyintheArabicLanguage
IT software (e.g., Microsoft Server) certifications
Certified Modelling & Simulation Professional (CMSP) certification
Systems Engineering related certifications
Cybersecurity certifications
Artificial Intelligence (AI) certifications / coursework
PrinceII 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 ofhighly complexcommunications systems/networks M&S technical projects
Ability to develop and document mission threads
Experienceworkingin the Middle Eastandwith 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.
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RTX operates in aerospace and defense with three main units: Pratt & Whitney jet engines, Collins Aerospace avionics and flight systems, and Raytheon defense systems. Jet engines provide thrust for commercial and military aircraft, avionics manage cockpit controls and navigation, and Raytheon builds missiles, radar, and sensing platforms. It differentiates itself by offering an integrated, end-to-end portfolio across both commercial aviation and national defense under one corporate roof, built on the legacy of Raytheon and UTC. Its goal is to help customers fly more efficiently and protect nations by advancing propulsion, electronics and defense tech for civilian and security needs.
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