Hardware Specialist

About This Role

Critical responsibilities

Hardware solutions

• Development of simulation hardware solutions for assigned tasks (requirements analysis, effort estimation, planning, design, implementation and testing).

• Production of all relevant documentation (including CAD drawings).

• Reviews during the stages of development.

• Maintenance of Development Folders required to capture hardware development activities.

·         Deployment of the product at the customer site.

Integration and Testing

• Installation. integration and verification of the hardware components.

• Performance and maintenance of associated test procedures.

• Identify and resolved action items and discrepancies.

Provide Support and Assistance

• Provide support for hardware interface changes.

• Provide support at Integration Facilities.

Through-Life-Support (TLS) Contracts

• Compliance with Engineering Management Procedure defined within the Engineering Management System (EMS).

• Quality and timeliness of Modification Orders (MO).

Feedback

• Monitor and report issues with the following:

• • Effort versus budget.

  • Identify and provide explanation for tasks that will exceed budget.

  • Ensure Performance Feedback and Development Plan (PFDP) and the skills matrix is up-to-date and correct.

Health and Safety

• Ensure Performance Feedback and Development Plan (PFDP) and the skills matrix is up-to-date and correct.

Working Conditions

• Working onsite where CAE systems are operating (including travel to the site itself).

• It is highly likely you will be required to perform weekend and/or night work.

Physical Effort

• Endurance: Capacity to withstand the physical forces generated by a six degrees of freedom (6-DOF) flight simulator.

• Dexterity: Requires physical dexterity for performing tasks that involve hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills.

• Posture: Involves periods of sitting, standing, and occasionally working in confined spaces.

Other Job-Related Skills/Background

• The ability to acquire and hold an Australian Security Clearance at NV1 Level

• Advanced Diploma or Certificate IV in a relevant hardware domain

• Functional expertise (hardware and electrical engineering principles)

• Proficient in Microsoft Office

• Clear oral and written communication, including technical documentation

• Team player

• Superior analytical and interpretative skills

• Sound judgement.

• Strong interest in aviation/ flight simulation and in a military hardware engineering environment.

• Positive attitude and willingness to learn

• Drive and persistence.

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.

CAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender indentity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by local laws.

If you don't see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed in the job posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. 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 [email protected]