AVIATION SIMULATOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER I

About This Role

CAE's Civil Aftermarket group aims to keep flight simulators at the cutting edge of the various aeronautical improvements that the industry offers. Our employees design innovative solutions to meet technological challenges on a daily basis.

Essential Job Functions

• Install, verify, and document new/modified software/hardware designs.
• Identify the need and assess the requirements for modifications to the training device software and/or hardware to enhance realism or correct discrepancies.
• Assist members of the Technical Services staff in resolving moderate technical problems that require knowledge of specific hardware and/or software systems.
• Design, develop, and document operational, maintenance, and troubleshooting procedures.
• Install and maintain necessary software and database updates to the simulation equipment navigational and FMS components.

• Coordinate the initial and continuing qualification and compliance of flight training devices as required.
• Manage device evaluation reports and evaluation discrepancy status reports in accordance with authority requirements as required.
• Develop and present all necessary documentation for regulatory evaluations and modifications as required.
• Track, support and verify the timely resolution of discrepancies discovered during regulatory evaluations as required.
• Manage and maintain MQTGs and periodic Manual QTG test runs for flight training devices as required.
• Coordination and management of small sized projects.
• Provide leadership, guidance coaching, assistance and mentorship to entry staff members.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable engineering or aerospace field is preferred or minimum 4-year technical degree with equivalent work experience
• A minimum of 3 years direct simulator experience and/or aerospace industry highly preferred.
• Experience in aerodynamics and physics preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office utilities
• Experience in Project Management

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong inter-personal and presentation skills with abilities to communicate professionally in both writing and verbally.
• Experienced in analysis and implementation of real time flight simulation systems.
• Operating Systems: UNIX, Linux, and / or MS Windows.
• Languages: C/C++, Fortran
• Ability to perform all technical aspects, both hardware and software, in related field(s) of expertise with assistance.
• Strong Project Management Skills and Customer service attitude.

Location

• The primary work location for this position is at the Las Vegas Training
• Minimal travel may be required (less than 10%)

Working Conditions

• Ability to sit, stand and walk for prolonged periods of time up to 8-10 hours per day
• Ability to pick up 25 lbs. or more
• Stooping, squatting may be required
• May need to be able to repair equipment in various spaces

Working Conditions

• Ability to sit, stand and walk for prolonged periods of time up to 8-10 hours per day
• Ability to pick up 25 lbs. or more
• Stooping, squatting may be required
• Able to repair equipment in various spaces

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Position Type               

CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer 

CAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other  characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process.  If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at CAECarrieres-Careers@cae.com.