Description

The MADXR (Magnetic Anomaly Detection) is the latest generation of avionics system installed onboard surveillance airplanes and helicopters which allows for real time detection of submarines (hyperlink to product demo). The system has successfully demonstrated performance during test flights and is entering high volume production rate. Our engineering team is faced with the challenge of standardizing the product to enable mass production and prepare the next generation of systems.

As a member of the Hardware Engineering team the Systems Engineer will contribute to the qualification delivery and integration of the MADXR (Magnetic Anomaly Detection) avionics system on customer aircraft platforms. The role focuses on transitioning the product from prototype to highvolume production improving test sequences supporting production activities and ensuring compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.

The position is based on site at CAE (8585 Chemin de la CôtedeLiesse SaintLaurent Québec) and requires occasional travel to customer locations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing documenting and executing system test plans to validate design improvements and contractual requirements

• Supporting product standardization to enable highvolume manufacturing and preparation of nextgeneration systems

• Participating in the creation of customer deliverable technical documentation including system specifications configuration management records and test procedures

• Reviewing contract requirements assessing compliance and developing requirements verification matrices

• Designing integrating validating and documenting improvements to the MADXR system and associated equipment

• Supporting production by identifying friction points and proposing permanent corrective solutions

• Contributing to initiatives aimed at improving production test pass rates product reliability and mission success

• Providing hardware expertise during technical exchanges with customers and supporting project managers

• Performing magnetic surveys at customer sites to support system integration on aircraft and helicopters

• Supporting project engineering by estimating development scope costs and associated risks

• Collaborating with multidisciplinary internal teams (avionics electronics mechanical software production planning procurement) and external suppliers

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Electronic Engineering Avionics Engineering or a related field

• 35 years of professional experience in avionics or electronic systems engineering

• Experience in integration validation and troubleshooting of avionics and/or electronic systems

• Experience working with aircraft or helicopter platforms and avionics products

• Ability to design and execute systemlevel test activities

• Ability to produce clear customerfacing technical documentation

• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary fastevolving environment and manage ambiguity

• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to diverse audiences

• Eligibility to obtain NATO security clearance

• Ability to meet the requirements of the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and where applicable ITAR

• Availability to work on site and travel to customer sites as required

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of MILSTD810 MILSTD704 MILSTD464 MILSTD461 MILSTD202 and/or DO160

• Knowledge of C and Python; C# considered an asset

• Experience developing software interfacing with equipment and/or microcontrollers

• Knowledge of aircraft systems and flight dynamics

• Autonomous field experience; Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) license considered an asset

• Interest in and ability to learn the physics of magnetometers and apply this knowledge to product improvement

• Bilingualism (English and French)

Benefits

• Flexible Group Benefits plan

• Pension plan

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Career development opportunities within a global organization

• Domestic and international travel opportunities

• Hybrid work model (approximately 2 days per week onsite)

• Flexible work schedules and work-from-home options

• Comprehensive health and wellness programs

About CAE

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.

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