CAE Inc

Software Engineer

CAE Inc$118K — $138K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 8+ years of professional experience in software engineering, focusing on mission-critical or real-time systems
  • Strong problem-solving skills and passion for software reliability in high-stakes environments
  • Proficiency in C++, C, or Python, with experience in maintaining legacy code bases or working on real-time/embedded systems
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain an active DoD Secret or higher clearance prior to the start of employment
  • Flexibility to support occasional overtime, weekend work, shift work and site travel (CONUS)
  • U.S. citizen eligibility due to government contract requirements

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain software for flight and mission simulators, ensuring reliability and performance
  • Work on legacy code bases, driving modernization through enhancements and new features
  • Integrate new technologies, such as VR, with legacy systems to enhance training capabilities
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate software with hardware for real-time applications
  • Contribute to projects using both Waterfall and Agile/Scrum methodologies
  • Write and maintain clean, efficient code focusing on real-time systems and simulator performance
  • Participate in code reviews and cross-functional brainstorming to foster innovation
  • Troubleshoot complex issues in legacy and real-time systems, ensuring high standards for pilot training
  • Make a global impact by building software that empowers pilots and defense personnel

Benefits

  • Opportunities for skill development and innovation in cutting-edge technology
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams in a mission-critical environment
  • Ability to contribute to projects with real-world implications for safety and defense
  • Supportive work culture that values reliability and performance
  • Potential for flexible work schedules, including occasional remote work options
Full Job Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Develop and maintain software for flight and mission simulators, ensuring reliability and performance to train pilots for safe mission outcomes.
  • Work on legacy code bases critical to simulator functionality, driving modernization through enhancements, and new features while ensuring maintenance, optimization, and stability.
  • Integrate new technologies, such as virtual reality (VR), with existing legacy systems to enhance training capabilities while preserving functionality.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate software with hardware, ensuring seamless operation for real-time, mission-critical applications.
  • Contribute to projects using both Waterfall and Agile/Scrum methodologies, adapting to structured development cycles or iterative sprints as needed.
  • Write and maintain clean, efficient code in languages like C, C++, Python, or C#, with a focus on real-time systems and simulator performance.
  • Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and cross-functional brainstorming to drive innovation within a disciplined development process.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in legacy and real-time systems, ensuring simulators meet the highest standards for pilot training.
  • Make a global impact by building software that empowers pilots and defense personnel to train effectively and return safely from their missions.


Qualifications and Education Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 8+ years of professional experience in software engineering, with a focus on developing and maintaining mission-critical, or real-time systems.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for ensuring software reliability in high-stakes training environments.
  • Proficiency in C++, C, or Python, with experience maintaining legacy code bases or working on real-time/embedded systems.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain an active DoD Secret or higher clearance prior to the start of employment.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain Special Program Access.
  • Flexibility to support occasional overtime, weekend work, shift work and site travel (CONUS)
  • Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.


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.


Salary Range: $118,300 - 138,000

Please note: The actual compensation rate is subject to the evaluation of the following factors (but not limited to): the candidate's work experience, qualifications, skills, internal equity, and market

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.

Position Type
Regular

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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