MTS Hardware Engineer-EN

About Us

CAE’s 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's Defense and Security business unit focuses on helping prepare military customers to develop and maintain the highest levels of mission readiness. Our values—Empowerment, Innovation, Excellence, Integrity and OneCAE—define who we are and guide us in making a difference in the world while helping each other succeed.

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, a work environment where employees are valued and safe, and the freedom to succeed through teamwork, initiative, and recognition.

About the Role

This position focuses on the development and deployment of modifications to training support devices. You will be responsible for implementing, testing, and documenting instructional systems hardware baseline changes.

Responsibilities

• Provides analysis related to the design, development, and implementation of hardware for products.
• Installs, configures, and maintains training equipment, including site preparation.
• Performs diagnostics and ongoing support for various training devices and systems.
• Assists 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 hardware including circuit boards, processors, structures, and wiring.
• Generates preliminary and detailed designs for enhancements or modifications to existing designs using current industry design concepts and basic technical writing skills.
• Drafts and/or changes hardware drawings using industry-standard drafting software.
• Applies theoretical knowledge and engineering techniques to solve basic analytical engineering problems.
• Selects or modifies proven methods, mathematical formulae, previous design and test information, or other available data for assignments.
• Prepares and completes the design of components or portions of moderately complex functional systems.
• 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.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering discipline (e.g., Electrical, Mechanical, Electromechanical, Electrical Controls, Industrial, Computer, Engineering Science, Civil, or Aerospace).
• 5+ years of experience in an appropriate engineering discipline.
• Experience in aviation or aviation-related simulation systems hardware design/modification is highly desired.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Word.
• Proficiency in creating and modifying drawings using AutoCAD.
• Ability to effectively deliver oral presentations to management and customers.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to work overtime, any shift, or day of the week as required.
• Understanding of military protocols and customs is essential.
• Must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance.
• Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.

Skills

• Technical writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents.
• Ability to respond effectively to sensitive security-related inquiries.
• Compliance with company security and data protection policies.

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. The role involves regular interaction with software engineers, integration specialists, testers, and project leads in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with multiple projects occurring simultaneously. Daily use of computers, engineering tools, development equipment, and simulators is required. Occasional travel may be needed for onsite support or training system deployment activities.

Physical Demands

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