Associate Software Engineer

Who We Are: 

• CAE Vision: Our vision is to be the worldwide partner of choice in defense and security, and civil aviation 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  

CAE USA, Defense & Security requires software and computer engineers who will port and rehost large-scale software applications for real-time aircraft simulations. This is a challenging software engineering position for pending or recent graduates who crave opportunity, responsibility, and the desire for achievement. **Anticipated start date at the beginning of October 2026.**

Essential Duties and Responsibilities  

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

• Design, develop, code, integrate and test simulation software to meet requirements 

• Utilize a variety of software languages (C++, FORTRAN, Ada, etc.) on real time Linux operating systems 

• Utilize modeling tools and real aircraft flight simulators to establish operating data, conduct experimental tests and evaluate results 

• Debug complex avionics software issues on real-time simulation platform 

• Apply sound engineering principles to develop innovative solutions 

• Communicate status/issues along with solutions/recommendations to lead engineers 

• Work independently to complete assigned tasks and meet schedule commitments 

Qualifications and Education Requirements  

• B.S. in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent required 

• Experience debugging software applications or programs 

• Demonstrate creativity and strong problem-solving skills 

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

Preferred Skills  

• Low-level programming, bit/byte manipulation, memory alignment experience 

• Real-time software development 

• Software Porting or Rehosting Experience a plus 

• Intermediate or higher level of C / C++ 

• Perl scripting or Ada experience a plus 

• Embedded Software 

• gdb or other live debugging tools 

• Assembly language programming (any processor) 

• Ability to navigate LINUX command line and develop complex scripts 

• Computer networking standards (Ethernet) a plus 

Salary Range: $70,600 - $88,300

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.

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.   

•  Applicant 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  

Highly collaborative closed room environment with open office space for unclassified tasks. Job duties include regular interaction with fixed base, full cockpit military aircraft simulators, and include the opportunity to learn to fly the simulated aircraft. 

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.   

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 equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to any protected characteristic, including disability and protected veteran status, as defined under federal, state, or local laws.   

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 [email protected]