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MTS Hardware Engineer

CAE


Job Location:

Charleston, SC - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 20 August 2026 (6 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 17 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 safetyefficiencyand readiness.
  • CAE Defense & Security Mission:CAEs Defense and Security business unit focuses on helping prepare military customers to develop andmaintainthe highest levels of mission readiness.
  • CAE Values:Empowerment Innovation ExcellenceIntegrityandOneCAEmake us who weareand 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 developmentadvancementand having fun!

Summary

This position will focus on the development and deployment of modifications to training support devices. Responsible for implementing testing and documenting instructional systems hardware baseline changes.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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


Provides analysis related to the design development and implementation of hardware for products.

Installs configures and maintains training equipment including site preparation.

Perform diagnostics and ongoing support for various training devices and systems.

Assist in managing administrative tasks such as physical inventory of hardware and software license compliance.

Develops test strategies devices and systems.

Develops and supports hardware technical specifications vendor work scopes technical manuals and drawings associated with hardware modifications.

Performs stress and performance tests on a variety of hardware including circuit boards processors structures and wiring.

Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Must be able to generate preliminary and detailed designs as required for enhancements or modifications to existing designs requiring the application of current industry design concepts and utilization of basic technical writing skills.

Drafts and/or changes hardware drawings as required using industry standard drafting software. Applies established procedures where the nature of the system project feasibility equipment involved programming languages to be used etc. have already been decided. Performs some system design work as required.

Applies theoretical knowledge and engineering techniques to the solution of basic analytical engineering problems assigned.

Selects or modifies proven methods mathematical formulae previous design and test information handbook data or other available information related to assignments.

Prepares and completes the design of components or portions of moderately complex functional systems working from overall operations functional quality and similar design requirements. Designs or selects needed equipment or materials.


Performs liaison with and provides technical assistance to the test group during test preparation and actual testing phases.

Other duties as assigned



Qualifications and Education Requirements


Minimum of a Bachelors Degree in an Engineering discipline and 5 years of experience in an appropriate engineering discipline such as Electrical Mechanical Electromechanical Electrical Controls Industrial Computer Engineering Science Civil or Aerospace.

Experience in aviation or aviation related simulation systems hardware design/modification highly desired Related skill areas should include technical writing and presentation skills.

Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel PowerPoint Project and Word.

Must be proficient in creating and modifying drawings using AutoCAD

Must be able to effectively deliver oral presentations to management and customers Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision

Must be able to work overtime as required.

Must be willing to work any shift or day of the week as required.

Understanding of military protocols and customs is essential

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


Language Must have the ability to read analyze and interpret the most complex documents. Will be required to respond effectively to sensiti


Security Responsibilities

Mustcomplywithall 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

Work is primarily performed in a software development or engineering lab environment with occasional time spent in simulator bays or training device areas.
Regular interaction with software engineers integration specialists testers and project leads.
Fast-paced collaborative environment with multiple projects occurring simultaneously.
Use of computers engineering tools development equipment and simulators daily.
Occasional travel may berequiredfor onsite support or training system deployment activities.

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.

Ability to sit or stand for extended periods whileoperatinga computer or performing engineering tasks.
Ability to conduct walkthroughs of simulator areas training facilities and engineering labs as needed.
May require lifting or moving small equipment or components (up to approximately 25lbs).

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover orcontaina comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that arerequired ofthe 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 needassistancetosubmityour application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability please contact us at

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.

Position Type
Regular

Equal Opportunity Employer

CAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race color national origin age religion sex disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local CAE everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability please contact us at .

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Privacy Statement CAE

As part of our process we may use AIsupported tools to help review applications with human decisionmaking at every step. CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.


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CAE's Defense and Security business unit focuses on helping prepare military customers to develop and maintain the highest levels of mission readiness. With nearly 5,000 employees, CAE USA Inc. is the largest segment within CAE's Defense and Security business unit. The organization le ... View more

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