Software Engineer, Datalink

Role and Responsibilities

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.

What We Have to Offer:

·          Comprehensive and competitive benefits package and flexibility that promotes work-life balance

·          A work environment where all employees are valued, respected and safe

·          Freedom to succeed by enabling team members to deliver, take initiatives and make decisions

·          Recognition, professional development, advancement and having fun!

Summary 

The Datalink Systems Engineer shall provide technical leadership in design, documentation, implementation, and test of Datalink simulation models and associated simulator hardware. Must have proven advanced technical capabilities in the aspects of datalink systems in flight simulation and detailed knowledge of software techniques used in the simulation industry.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

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

• Responsible for designing, implementing, testing, documenting and supporting datalink system software. 
• Responsible for generating all the preliminary and detailed design documents as well as any user’s guides or acceptance test procedures.
• Responsible for enhancements or modifications to existing designs, requiring the application of current industry design concepts and utilization of technical writing skills. 
• Expected to perform all phases of software implementation (code, off-line test, and documentation).   
• Works under minimal supervision
• Responsible for assisting and training lower-level Datalink Systems engineers. 
• Expected to give presentations at customer and internal design reviews. 
• Must be able to perform effectively as part of the project "team".
• Responsible for all phases of customer and on-site acceptance of Avionics and Navigation systems.

Qualifications and Education Requirements 

• B.S. Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or Mathematics 
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the simulation or software development industry
• Computer programming languages: C, C++ or ADA
• Technical areas of expertise should include knowledge of datalink systems operation in both the real world and the simulator environments.
• Must have technical capabilities and understanding of at least one of the following technologies: Civil Datalink, LINK-16, VORTEX, AFTRS, SADL, Hawklink, JetWave, or Blue Force Tracker.
• Must have extensive knowledge of software interfaces including MIL-STD 1553, Ethernet, Serial, and ARINC 429.
• Knowledge of software techniques and computer languages used in the simulation industry.  Hardware/software integration skills.
• Related skills should include technical writing and presentation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required. All communications must be in English.
• Analytical and mathematical modeling ability.
• Technical areas of expertise must include current software development technologies and tools.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret Interface Control Documents, Software Requirements Specifications, and Software Design Documents.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to apply principles of logic or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
• Must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance.
• Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role. 

Preferred Skills 

• Experience with SAFe processes and JIRA.
• Experience with GIT Hub version control software.

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. 

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

Work Environment 

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and printers. Moderate to high levels of stress, associated with technical, schedule, and customer issues are to be expected with this position.  Extended work hours and possible 2nd and 3rd shift assignments are likely to be encountered.

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.  

• May be required to sit down for long lengths of time.
• Must be able to travel to CONUS and International sites for extended periods.
• Must be able to drive to sites that are not practical to reach via air travel.
• Must be able to climb stairs to enter and exit a simulator.

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. 

CAE USA Inc. is an EOE/AA employer and gives consideration for employment to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click here EEO is the Law poster. 

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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 Employment Opportunity

At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. With no exception.

As captured in our overarching value "One CAE", we’re proud to work as one passionate, boundaryless and inclusive team.

At CAE, all employees are welcome regardless of race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity or age.

The masculine form may be used in this job description solely for ease of reading, but refers to men, women and the gender diverse.