Electronic Warfare (EW) Technical Specialist

CAE

| Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (On Site) | Full Time | 2 days ago

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Job Summary

The EW Technical Specialist, reporting to the CAE Manager, Line-of-Business Support, works on-site with DND to research, develop, and test software tools for the CF-18 fighter jet's Electronic Warfare systems. Key responsibilities include updating and enhancing software tools for analyzing aircraft data bus recordings, controlling radar simulators, and conducting formal testing and documentation. The role also involves updating in-house EW data analysis tools and prototyping extraction methods for emitter parametric data to improve RWR reprogramming analysis.

Must Have

Update software tools for analyzing aircraft data bus recordings based on existing Software Trouble Reports (STRs).
Enhance tools that control radar simulators and data bus recordings during bench testing of Radar Warning Receiver (RWR) and Counter Measures Dispensing System (CMDS) software.
Conduct formal testing and documentation of software updates to certify them for field and lab use.
Update in-house EW data analysis tools in accordance with STRs.
Research and prototype extraction methods for emitter parametric data from intelligence databases to improve RWR reprogramming analysis.
Work on-site with the customer.

Good to Have

Experience with Electronic Warfare systems or avionics software.
Familiarity with data bus protocols and radar simulation environments.
Strong documentation and testing skills.

Perks & Benefits

Comprehensive benefits support professionally and personally.

Job Description

About This Role

Reporting to the CAE Manager, Line-of-Business Support, and working on-site with DND (end-user), the EW Technical Specialist is responsible for researching, developing and testing software tools that support the Electronic Warfare systems of the CF-18 fighter jet. This is a full-time, permanent position.

Key Responsibilities

Update software tools for analyzing aircraft data bus recordings based on existing Software Trouble Reports (STRs).
Enhance tools that control radar simulators and data bus recordings during bench testing of Radar Warning Receiver (RWR) and Counter Measures Dispensing System (CMDS) software.
Conduct formal testing and documentation of software updates to certify them for field and lab use.
Update in-house EW data analysis tools in accordance with STRs.
Research and prototype extraction methods for emitter parametric data from intelligence databases to improve RWR reprogramming analysis.
Work on-site with the customer

Required Skills

Programming Languages: C++, Java, MFC
Development Environments: Visual Studio, Eclipse
Industry Standards: MIL-STD-1553, IRIG 106, MIL-STD-2217

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Electronic Warfare systems or avionics software.
Familiarity with data bus protocols and radar simulation environments.
Strong documentation and testing skills.

Position Type

Regular

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

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