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 experien