Rehost Systems Specialist

About This Role

CAE is a global leader in training for the civil aviation, defence and security, and healthcare markets. Our engineering teams are passionate, innovative, creative and enthusiastic about cutting‑edge technology. Our new work environments are open and modern. Moreover, we offer a flexible work schedule with the possibility of teleworking. We also offer several services, including a cafeteria with a varied menu, free parking and much more! To help integrate new employees, we offer a mentorship program and beginner's training. Lastly, we greatly value initiative and innovation. We stress employee development.

We are looking for simulation and integration specialists for cockpit, aircraft systems in our flight simulators. There are many opportunities and challenges in this field, ranging from architecture to design, development, testing, integration, resolution of non‑compliances and documentation of simulated or real systems used in aircraft and helicopters.

CAE 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 engineers who crave opportunity, responsibility, and the desire for achievement. We will leverage your experience and knowledge to solve the hardest technical problems facing the company, often requiring the utmost creativity and innovation.

The role we are offering you:

·         Develop innovative solutions to complex software problems in a real-time simulation environment

·         Create scalable architectures to improve software porting process efficiency

·         Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement

·         Train other engineers in advanced debugging and problem-solving skills

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

·         Act as functional software architect, responsible for overall technical approach and quality

Our ideal candidate has:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience required

• Experience debugging software applications or programs

• Demonstrate creativity and strong problem-solving skills

• Large Scale Software Development experience a plus

• Embedded Software Development experience

Preferred Skills

• Previous experience in Operational Flight Programs (OFP) Development or Porting

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

• Real-time software development

• Expert level in C / C++

• Knowledge of avionics systems communication protocols, such as ARINC 429, AFDX, MIL-STD-1553, etc. an asset

• Visual Studio Debugger or other dynamic debugging tools

• Computer networking standards (Ethernet, TCP, UDP) a plus

• Assembly language programming (any processor)

• Agile methodology

CAE offers: 

• Benefits: fully flexible for you to choose what is important

• Retirement: Defined Benefits Retirement Plan & Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

• Financial Perks: Employee Stock Purchase Plan & numerous corporate discounts

• Personal and Family Programs: Physical Wellness Plan & Supplementary Maternity Plan

• Work-Life Balance: Flextime & California Fridays all year

• Fun at work: social and community events all-year round!

At CAE, we equip people in critical roles with the expertise and solutions to create a safer world. Around the globe, we’re everywhere customers need us to be with more than 13,000 employees in approximately 250 sites and training locations in over 40 countries. Today and tomorrow, we’ll make sure our customers are ready for the moments that matter.

Come and share your passion with us!

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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 rh-hr@cae.com.