CAE Inc

MTS Software Engineer

CAE Inc$80K — $95K *
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, electrical engineering, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
  • 1-3 years of experience in software development, systems integration, or engineering support roles.
  • Foundational knowledge of software programming languages and debugging methods.
  • Familiarity with operating systems, networking principles, and software installation processes.
  • Ability to work effectively with general supervision and follow engineering direction.
  • Strong problem-solving skills for diagnosing issues and proposing solutions.
  • Effective communication skills for reporting status and documenting engineering activities.

Responsibilities

  • Perform engineering tasks within a production team for training systems development and deployment.
  • Assist in networking design, system configuration, and interfacing with simulation applications.
  • Communicate project status, technical issues, and recommended solutions to lead engineers.
  • Design and implement software programming applications for training system components.
  • Install, configure, and support software applications within simulation environments.
  • Participate in all phases of software development from requirements review to deployment.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support system configuration updates.

Benefits

  • Participation in all phases of software development within the Training System Support Center (TSSC).
  • Opportunity to work on integrated training solutions with minimal supervision.
  • Exposure to complex engineering challenges in software and systems integration.
  • Support from lead engineers while maintaining independent operational responsibilities.
  • Engagement with a collaborative, team-oriented technical environment.
Full Job Description

Summary

This roleis performedas part of a production engineering team supporting the development, integration, and deployment of training systems. Responsibilities include networking,interfacingplatform simulation applications, and providingproductleveltroubleshooting and integration. The position follows the direction of lead engineers, works effectively with general technical guidance, and supports the Training System Support Center (TSSC) through all phases of software design, implementation, testing, and deployment. Engineering solutions must be imaginative, thorough, practical, and aligned with organizational standards andobjectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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

 Performs engineering tasks within a production team environment supporting the development, integration, and deployment of training systems and associated software applications.
Assistsin networking design, system configuration, and interfacing with platform simulation applications as part of integrated training solution development.
 Completes assigned work with general technical direction from lead engineers, ensuring accuracy, quality, and adherence to project timelines.
 Communicates project status, technical issues, risks, and recommended solutions or corrective actions to lead engineers and project stakeholders.
 Designs,modifies, develops, writes, and implements software programming applications for training system components.
 Installs, configures, and supports software applications and operating systems used within simulation environments.
Participatesin all phases of software development within the TSSC, including requirements review, design, coding, integration, testing, and deployment, with minimal supervision.
 Performsproductleveltroubleshooting, diagnoses software and system issues, and supports corrective actions to restore or enhance system functionality.
 Develops engineering solutions that are imaginative, thorough, practical, and consistent with established technical processes and organizationalobjectives.
 Creates andmaintainsaccuratetechnical documentation such as design notes, installation guides, test procedures, and software support materials.
 Collaborates closely withcrossfunctionalteams including software, hardware, and integration engineers to support system configuration updates and capability enhancements.
 Follows established engineering procedures, configuration management guidelines, and quality standards to ensure consistent and reliable product performance.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

 Bachelors degree in computer science, software engineering, electrical engineering, or a related technical discipline; equivalent experience may be considered.
 1 3 years of experience in software development, systems integration, or engineering support roles.
 Foundational knowledge of software programming languages, debugging methods, and structured development practices.
 Familiarity with operating systems, networking principles, and software installation processes.
 Ability to follow engineering direction and work effectively with general supervision.
 Strongproblemsolvingskills with the ability to diagnose issues and propose practical solutions.
 Effective written and verbal communication skills, especially for reporting status and documenting engineering activities.
 Ability to work collaboratively in ateamorientedtechnical environment.

Preferred Skills

 Experience with simulation devices, training systems, ordefenserelatedsoftware environments.
 Knowledge of system integration principles and interfacing with simulation platform software.
 Experience working with software version control systems or configuration management tools.
 Familiarity with distributed computing, networking protocols, or simulation networking technologies.
Ability to develop or update detailed technical documentation for software and system support.
 Experience troubleshooting complex interactions between hardware, software, and integrated systems.

Security Responsibilities

Mustcomplywithall 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.

Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.

Work Environment

Work is performed in a subassembly shop, final assemblylabsand customer sites. All areas are climate controlled however there are times when individuals will need to work outside in the elements.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

 Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while working on computers or performing engineering tasks.
 Ability to walk through simulator bays, engineering labs, or training system areas as needed.
 May occasionally need to lift and move small equipment or components (up to approximately 25lbs).

Other Duties

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

About CAE Inc

CAE Inc. is a Canadian manufacturer of simulation technologies, modelling technologies and training services to airlines, aircraft manufacturers, healthcare specialists, and defense customers. CAE was founded in 1947, and has manufacturing operations and training facilities in 35 countries. CAE's Defense and Security business unit focuses on training solutions for defense forces across the world. CAE's Civil Aviation Training Solutions business unit provides training solutions for civil aviation organizations worldwide, including airlines, aircraft manufacturers, training centers, and aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul organizations. CAE's Healthcare business unit designs and manufactures simulators and offers audiovisual and simulation center management services for medical schools, nursing schools, hospitals, defense forces, and other medical organizations. CAE is headquartered in Saint-Laurent, Quebec.
Learn more about CAE Inc
Size
13,000 employees
Market Cap
$6 billion
Industry
Founded
1947
5 Year Trend
+4.5%
NASDAQ

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