Sensors Software Engineer

at  CAE

WHO WE ARE:

• CAE Vision: Our vision is to be the worldwide partner of choice in defense and security, civil aviation, and healthcare by revolutionizing our customers’ training and critical operations with digitally immersive solutions to elevate safety, efficiency and readiness.
• CAE Defense & Security Mission: CAE’s Defense and Security business unit focuses on helping prepare military customers to develop and maintain the highest levels of mission readiness.
• CAE Values: Empowerment, Innovation, Excellence, Integrity and OneCAE make us who we are and we strive to make a difference in the world while helping each other succeed.

SUMMARY

CAE USA, Defense & Security welcomes experienced engineers in aerospace and software engineering to help train U.S. Armed Forces and those of our partners around the world. This is a rewarding mission you will be proud to support.
You will design, develop, test, and integrate real-time aero and aircraft systems simulations for military training devices. This is a hands-on, full life cycle software engineering position for software engineers who desire to grow their skills and career beyond traditional boundaries while creating enduring solutions for a truly meaningful purpose.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• DoD Secret Clearance is required
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Special Program Access prior to the start of employment.
• Ability to obtain an elevated clearance is required
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline
• 2 to 5 years of relevant experience
• Candidate should be a fast learner with very strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming techniques and design patterns
• Experience with developing software for Linux
• Ability to carry tasks through to completion with only general technical direction
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Strong C/C++ skills
• Strong integration experience
• Familiarity with FORTRAN, Ada
• Knowledge of Targeting Pod and/or Electronic Warfare models
• Experience using Jira, GitHub, ClearQuest, and ClearCase

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Design, develop, integrate, and test Targeting Pod and Electronic Warfare models to meet customer requirements
• Demonstrate strong analytical, applied math, and problem solving skills
• Apply software engineering principles to complete assigned tasks within budget and schedule commitments
• Work with senior engineers to understand tasking and complete work with a limited amount of direction
• Work within and positively contribute to a team environment
• Maintain, upgrade, and improve existing Targeting Pod and Electronic Warfare models
• Analyze legacy Targeting Pod and Electronic Warfare models to understand existing functionality and modify to support new requirements

SECURITY RESPONSIBILITIES

Must comply with all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures. Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form. Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know. Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval. All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources.

• Incumbent must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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