Embedded System Specialist CF-18 Fighter Jet (North Shore)

Description

Are you interested in solving complex engineering challenges while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams operational specialists and members of the Canadian Armed Forces

Join CAEs embedded software development team and contribute to the operational effectiveness and evolving capabilities of the CF-18 fighter aircraft. You will participate in multiple stages of the system and software development lifecycle from technical investigations and client discussions to requirements design implementation testing integration qualification and in-service support.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to projects that optimize the operational effectiveness of the CF-18.

• Develop new functionality and improve existing mission-computer capabilities in areas such as armament communications tactics information acquisition and processing and human-machine interfaces.

• Participate in technical investigations and discuss potential solutions with clients and operational specialists.

• Define and analyze system and software requirements.

• Contribute to design modelling programming integration testing debugging and software qualification activities.

• Collaborate directly with operational specialists including CF-18 pilots and members of the Canadian Armed Forces.

This is a full-time Monday-Friday hybrid working arrangementwith an expected presence of two to three days per week at the Mirabel office and occasional work from the Saint-Laurent are expected to work 40 hours per week and core working hours are from 9:30AM 3:30PM.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors or masters degree in mechanical electrical aeronautical software computer or another relevant engineering discipline.

• Up to two years of relevant experience.

• Ability to communicate orally and in writing about technical subjects in English or French.

• Ability to work collaboratively with limited supervision.

• Ability to learn new technologies systems and technical concepts independently.

• Strong attention to detail and a structured approach to problem-solving.

• Ability and willingness to work on defence systems involving military aircraft armament and related mission capabilities.

• Eligibility for registration in Canadas Controlled Goods Program.

• Eligibility to obtain and maintain Government of Canada Reliability Status and Level II Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in aeronautics avionics defence systems or aircraft-system operations.

• Experience with the development integration testing or debugging of real-time embedded software.

• Understanding of mathematical models or algorithms related to flight mechanics.

• Experience with one or more of the following technologies: Ada Assembly MATLAB C C C# Java Python or Unix.

• Ability to communicate in both English and French.

Benefits

Weve designed flexible policies to promote well-being and growth based on role-specific eligibility and requirements:

• Career-development opportunities including mentoring and CAE Career Track programs.

• A collaborative team environment where individual contributions are recognized and valued.

• Flexible schedules and a hybrid work environment.

• The opportunity to be part of a close-knit technical community within a global organization.

• Work-life balance programs and resources.

• A comprehensive benefits program that may include health insurance an employee stock-purchase plan a pension plan and a physical-activity program based on eligibility.

At CAE our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years weve driven innovation in simulation training and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies we empower our customers to operate smarter faster and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged collaboration drives progress and your growth fuels our shared success.

CAE is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants regardless of race nationality color religion sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation disability neurodiversity veteran status age or other characteristics protected by law. We encourage applicants who may not meet every qualification to apply. Reasonable accommodations are availablecontact your recruiter or email if needed.

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