About This RoleWho 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 safety, efficiency and readiness.  CAE Defense & Se
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Senior Aerodynamics Engineer
Job Description:

About This Role

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 safety, efficiency and readiness.  

  • CAE Defense & Security Mission: CAEs Defense and Security business unit focuses on helping prepare military customers to develop and maintain the highest levels of mission readiness.  

  • CAE Values: Empowerment, Innovation, Excellence, Integrity and OneCAE make us who we are and 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 development, advancement and having fun!  

SUMMARY

Senior level aero, flight controls, propulsion, aerodynamics, and aircraft systems modeling software engineering talent who will design, develop, document, test, and debug applications for real-time aircraft simulation products.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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

  • This is a hands-on software/Aero engineering position

  • The successful candidate will develop high fidelity, scalable, physics-based Aerodynamics and Aircraft Systems Software models for training systems Real-Time simulation applications

  • Engineers will support functional requirements implementation for software systems

  • Create new simulation models using established and new modeling techniques

  • Design, develop, code, integrate and test simulation software to meet requirements

  • Troubleshoot and maintain existing simulation models. Apply software engineering principles to complete assigned tasks and schedule commitments

  • Complete work with a reasonable amount of direction

  • Apply sound engineering principles, develop innovative solutions, and participate in design reviews

  • Prepare, check, and coordinate release of support documentation to appropriate program and company standards

  • Communicate status/issues along with solutions/recommendations to lead engineers

Qualifications and Education Requirements

  • BS or MS in aerospace/aeronautical Engineering or equivalent required

  • Intermediate level of C++ and/or other high order languages

  • Ability to navigate and develop basic scripts in LINUX

  • Version control over code

  • Debugging

  • Must have thorough understanding of aerodynamics effects, weight / balance, drag, Ground Interaction, atmosphere, engines, and equations of motion

  • Basic understanding of aircraft systems modeling and simulation

  • Must exhibit creativity and strong problem-solving skills

  • Must possess the ability to work within and positively contribute to a team environment

Preferred Skills

  • 10+ years of experience

  • Flight performance, aerodynamics, engines, and control analysis

  • Propulsion system analysis

  • Computer Aided Engineering Tools

Security Responsibilities   

Must comply with all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures.  Personally responsible for proper spaning 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

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Other Duties 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the 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 need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at hrops&64;caemilusa.com 

Position Type                       

On Call (Fixed Term)

CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

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 laws. 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 CAECarrieres-Careers&64;cae.com.

Company Details
CAE USA Inc.
4908 Tampa W Blvd
Tampa, Florida 33634 USA
www.cae.com/cae-usa/careers-at-cae-usa/
81 Open Jobs Available
The world’s largest training company is looking to add members to their growing U.S. Defense business. CAE develops comprehensive multi-domain training solutions to advance operational tradecraft and achieve mission advantage. Above all else, we empower...

Benefits:
-Competitive salaries -Comprehensive benefits package including 401k match -Paid time-off policy that remotes work life balance -Tuition Assistance -Wellness Incentives -Employee Discounts -Mentorship Program -Paid Military Leave -Supplemental TRICARE coverage -Health Advocacy and Support -Travel Protection -Caregiver Support Resource

Supported Manufacturers:
CAE USA locations in Tampa, Florida and Arlington, Texas represent the larger segments of CAE’s defense and security business focused on helping the U.S. military and allied forces develop and maintain the highest levels of mission readiness. Our corporate locations and training sites and centers offer co-op, part-time and full-time employment opportunities in a variety of areas. We seek out qualified college students, active duty, former active duty, government services, and DoD personnel who have an interest in Aviation, Computer Science, Machine Learning, Hardware and Electrical Engineering, Cybersecurity, Intelligence, Research and Development (R&D), Information Technology, Simulator Maintenance, Strategy & Business Development, Program Management, Finance, Procurement, Logistics, Human Resources, and Marketing & Communications.

Supported Models:
C-130J; C-130H; Hercules; C-130; KC-135; MQ-9; RQ-4; CV-22, HH-60G, UH-1N, UH-60; MH-60R; KC-46; P-8; P-3; T-6; T-34; T-6B; MV-22; HH-60G; MC-130J; GROB 120TP; C-12; F-15E; HC/MC-130; E-3; C-5; B-1; C-17; F-22; F-16; 737; Boeing 737; 737/P-8; DA-20; V-280; B-2; CH-47 and F-16
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Job Info
Location
Arlington, Texas, United States
Type
Permanent
Company Details
CAE USA Inc.
4908 Tampa W Blvd
Tampa, Florida 33634 USA
www.cae.com/cae-usa/careers-at-cae-usa/
81 Open Jobs Available
The world’s largest training company is looking to add members to their growing U.S. Defense business. CAE develops comprehensive multi-domain training solutions to advance operational tradecraft and achieve mission advantage. Above all else, we empower...

Benefits:
-Competitive salaries -Comprehensive benefits package including 401k match -Paid time-off policy that remotes work life balance -Tuition Assistance -Wellness Incentives -Employee Discounts -Mentorship Program -Paid Military Leave -Supplemental TRICARE coverage -Health Advocacy and Support -Travel Protection -Caregiver Support Resource

Supported Manufacturers:
CAE USA locations in Tampa, Florida and Arlington, Texas represent the larger segments of CAE’s defense and security business focused on helping the U.S. military and allied forces develop and maintain the highest levels of mission readiness. Our corporate locations and training sites and centers offer co-op, part-time and full-time employment opportunities in a variety of areas. We seek out qualified college students, active duty, former active duty, government services, and DoD personnel who have an interest in Aviation, Computer Science, Machine Learning, Hardware and Electrical Engineering, Cybersecurity, Intelligence, Research and Development (R&D), Information Technology, Simulator Maintenance, Strategy & Business Development, Program Management, Finance, Procurement, Logistics, Human Resources, and Marketing & Communications.

Supported Models:
C-130J; C-130H; Hercules; C-130; KC-135; MQ-9; RQ-4; CV-22, HH-60G, UH-1N, UH-60; MH-60R; KC-46; P-8; P-3; T-6; T-34; T-6B; MV-22; HH-60G; MC-130J; GROB 120TP; C-12; F-15E; HC/MC-130; E-3; C-5; B-1; C-17; F-22; F-16; 737; Boeing 737; 737/P-8; DA-20; V-280; B-2; CH-47 and F-16

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