Senior Visual Database Lead-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 while supporting each other’s success.

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, a work environment that values and respects all employees, and the freedom to succeed through teamwork, initiative, and decision-making. We recognize contributions, support professional development, and promote work-life balance.

About the Role

This position resides within the Content & HPC (High Performance Computing) group as a Lead Geospatial Engineer, serving as a project lead in the development of real-time geospatial database content for simulation and training. The role requires strong GIS, 3D modeling, and visualization skills, along with the ability to communicate, delegate tasks, and provide oversight in a collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced setting, seeks innovative solutions, and demonstrates excellent communication and leadership skills. You will work both independently and as part of a team, including customer interactions, while assisting in the design, development, and implementation of solutions within agreed budgets and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of real-time geospatial database content for simulation and training.
• Communicate and delegate work tasks to team members, providing oversight and guidance.
• Design, develop, and implement solutions in a collaborative environment.
• Execute projects through the full development lifecycle, from requirements to customer acceptance.
• Define and execute business processes, delegate and prioritize tasks, and solve problems with multiple solutions.
• Interact directly with customers and author white papers and technical presentations.
• Manage projects using Cost Account Management (CAM) and Earned Value Management.
• Ensure solutions align with organizational processes and comply with company security and data protection policies.
• Properly mark and handle all information and materials, ensuring confidentiality and need-to-know access.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in GIS/Earth Science, related Engineering field, or equivalent experience.
• Background in one or more of the following: Image Science, Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing/Data Fusion, Geo-Imaging/Processing, Spectral/Imagery Analysis.
• Experience executing projects through the full development lifecycle, from requirements to customer acceptance.
• Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and communication skills (oral and written).
• Experience with Windows Office Suite, project scheduling, and workflow management tools (e.g., ClearCase, ClearQuest, Perforce, Atlassian, RTC).
• Experience in Cost Account Management (CAM) and Earned Value Management.
• Eligibility for DoD Personal Security Clearance (U.S. citizenship required).

Preferred Skills

• 5+ years’ experience in project management and execution.
• 8+ years’ experience in the acquisition and manipulation of aerial and satellite imagery, elevation data, and vector data.
• 8+ years’ experience in Photoshop for image cleanup and color correction.
• 8+ years’ experience in ArcGIS and the ArcGIS Toolset.
• 8+ years’ experience creating moving and static 3D models using software such as 3D Studio Max, Maya, or Creator.
• 5+ years’ experience in database creation for image generation systems (e.g., Aechelon, MetaVR, Vital, Quantum3D).
• 5+ years’ experience leading team development efforts.
• Experience with modeling tools such as Terra Vista, Creator, Maya, or 3D Studio Max.
• Experience with Global Mapper, Erdas, or FME.

Work Environment

This role operates in a professional office environment, using standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers. The position may require working in confined spaces for extended periods and sitting or standing at a desk for long durations.

Security Responsibilities

• Comply with all company security and data protection/usage policies and procedures.
• Properly mark and handle all information and materials in any form.
• Do not divulge information or grant access to employees without a need-to-know.
• Do not share information outside the company without management approval.
• Access and store all government and proprietary information electronically on company-provided resources.