Computer Systems Engineer

About This Role

Who We Are:

·          CAE Vision: Our vision is to be the worldwide partner of choice in defense and security, civil aviation, and healthcare 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!

Summary

A computer systems engineer in the Computer Systems and Cyber Security group is responsible for the integration and maintenance of core hardware and software infrastructure and services used by training devices.  Core responsibilities will include the development of installation and secure configuration procedures for hypervisors (e.g. Hyper-V, VMware, etc.), operating systems (Linux and Windows), frameworks (such as .NET), network switches, and KVMs, as well as COTS and custom developed applications. Other responsibilities will include development and integration of standardized embedded solutions using various interfacing protocols. Developed products will provide a consistent, stable, and secure environment to support simulation software solutions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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

• Development of reference solutions to maximize efficiency and create a consistent simulation environment
• Computer system setup (includes hardware and software installation and troubleshooting)
• Support of R&D project and innovation initiatives
• Assist in the design and implementation of the most efficient solution in accordance with defined requirements.
• Understanding of configuration management systems and large-scale software development.
• Assist application engineers as required.
• Coordinate and review technical/operational deliverables prior to submission.
• Project Team Meetings (Weekly meetings with assigned staff).
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• B S degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science
• Must possess at least 8 years of experience in simulation or related industry
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.  All communications must be in English.
• Analytical math skills necessary to complete the required tasks.
• Must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance
• Proficient in C, C++, and C#
• Thorough understanding of configuration management systems, hardware interfaces, and large scale software development.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows based development environments including MS Visual Studio and .NET.
• Cybersecurity related certification (Security+, CISSP) preferred
• IT related experience (VMware, Cisco, Active Directory) a plus
• Knowledge of 1553 and ARINC protocols preferred
• Experience with Networking, Serial IO, embedded software preferred

Security Responsibilities

Must comply with all company security and data protection / usage poli