ATS Engineering Manager

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: CAE's 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!  

This position is contingent on Contract Award. 
 
Summary 

This position will focus on the leadership and development of assigned TSSC engineers.  Responsible for development and deployment of modifications to training support devices.  Responsible for implementing, testing and documenting systems hardware and software changes to the baseline. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

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

• Designs, modifies, develops, writes and implements software programming applications. 

• Supports and/or installs software applications/operating systems. 

• Participates in the testing process through test review and analysis, test witnessing and certification of software.  

• Perform a variety of specific professional engineering tasks of an analysis, design or test nature in support of the customer in a specialized engineering field such as software, mechanical, electrical, aerodynamics or electronics. 

• Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.  Follows applicable C-17 ATS processes and procedures for configuration management and engineering effort to perform the functions of the job. 

• Support the TSSC Engineering group through all phases of software implementation and design on assigned projects with minimal supervision. 

• Work closely with CAE USA Modification Project Managers, C-17 ATS Instructors and Subject Matter Experts to evaluate and test software design implementation. 

• Attend and participate in weekly and monthly meetings providing project and work status to upper level management and customer audience. 

• Works under limited supervision. Must also 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.  

• May provide technical direction to junior team members. 

• Provide technical support for completion of technical studies and rough order of magnitude (ROM) efforts. 

• Installs and configures approved software changes to training equipment, including site preparation. 

• Prepare slide packages and chair the Design Change Working Group (DCWG) and Test Plan Working Group.  Provide necessary agenda, slides, and minutes and follow on action plans associated with these meetings. 

• Develops test strategies, devices, and systems.  

• Responsible for coordinating all test and evaluation activities associated with R&M baseline changes to the C-17 ATS devices. 

• Responsible for tracking all certification discrepancies (CDs) associated with SIMCERT activities. 

• Development and support of software technical specifications, vendor work scopes, technical manuals and drawings associated with hardware modifications.  

• Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. 

• Must also be able to generate preliminary and detailed software 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. 

• Draft changes to software related 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. 

• Applies theoretical knowledge and engineering techniques to the solution of basic analytical software 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. 

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

• Other duties as assigned. 

Supervisory Responsibilities 

• Manage day-to-day progress of TSSC Engineering efforts through constant interaction with teams of department managers, instructors, engineers, technicians, subcontractors, government representatives and training support personnel.    

• Responsible for scheduling personnel, managing labor and material expenditures.  

• Attends meetings, manages delivery schedules and coordinates configuration management activities.  Ensure a safe and secure work environment is established and maintained. 

• Responsible for supervision and oversight of TSSC Engineering resources and personnel.  

Qualifications and Education Requirements 

Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or technical equivalent and 5 years of experience in simulation field. 

• Previous experience and extensive knowledge of the UNIX/LINUX environment (IRIX, Solaris), programming languages (C/C++, FORTRAN, Ada) and Windows NT applications. 

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Word 

• Knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field 

• Related skill areas should include technical writing and presentation skills. 

• Must exhibit high performance and capability to work in a team environment 

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Word. 

• 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 

• Incumbent must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance. 

Language Skills 

• Must have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents.    

• Will be required to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries and complaints.   

• Must be able to generate effective oral and written presentations and proposals on complex subjects.   

Mathematical Skills 

• Must be able to calculate figures and amounts, prices, commissions, and percentages, and to draw and interpret graphs. 

Reasoning Ability 

• Must be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.   

• An ability to interpret complex customer requirements and attitudes from verbal, non-verbal, and written communication is desirable.   

• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and drawings.    

Security Responsibilities 

Must comply with all 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. 

Work Environment 

• Shop floor environment. 

• Will be working in areas with risk of electrical shock from moving mechanical parts driven by hydraulics under high pressure. 

• Will at times be exposed to the following conditions: extreme heat, airborne particles, loud noises. 

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. 

• Domestic and international travel as required. 

• Must be able to lift at least 40 pounds over head. 

• Must be able to walk and/or climb stairs and ladder into a simulator or airplane cockpit. 

• Must be able to stoop, bend, and crawl on top or under the device. 

• Must be able to detect odors or hear noises, bangs, etc., or other sounds to detect problems or flaws in the functioning of simulators and its surrounding environment. 

• Must be able to distinguish colors. 

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 [email protected]

About CAE

At CAE, our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, we’ve 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.

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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 [email protected].

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