Integrated Solution Leader Submarine

CAE Inc; Saint-Laurent-de-l'Île-d'Orléans; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company benefits plan

Pension plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Career development opportunities

Hybrid work model

Health and wellness programs

Job summary

CAE Inc. is seeking an experienced Training Systems Integrated Solution Leader (ISL) for submarine programs. You will lead early-stage development of training and simulation solutions, coordinating with engineering, product management, and program teams to deliver scalable, customer-aligned offerings.

You will analyze operational needs, support global business development, and drive modular, reusable architectures while traveling up to 20% and maintaining security clearances as required.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal, written, presentation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience developing integrated training, simulation, defense, or complex operational solutions.
• Ability to facilitate workshops and influence decision-making across diverse stakeholder groups.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of integrated submarine training solutions to support customer success and business growth.
• Support naval business development including market analysis and strategy development.
• Contribute to evidence-based training solution recommendations from evolving customer requirements.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Presentation skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Relevant post-secondary education

Job description

⠀DescriptionThe Training Systems Integrated Solution Leader (ISL) (Submarine) is part of a specialized team responsible for designing integrated training and simulation solutions that support defense organizations globally. This role leads the early-stage development of submarine training solutions, supporting opportunities from business development and capture through product development and program delivery.Working closely with customers, product management, engineering, learning specialists, program teams, industry partners, and suppliers, this role develops operationally effective, scalable, and commercially viable training solutions aligned with customer requirements and organizational strategy.This position supports the Naval Line of Business by helping identify market requirements, emerging trends, customer needs, and global growth opportunities related to submarine and naval training programs.Key responsibilities include:Lead the development of integrated submarine training solutions that support customer success and business growth.Support naval business development activities, including global opportunity identification, market analysis, and solution strategy development.Conduct operational and training needs analyses during business capture and pre-contract phases.Develop evidence-based training solution recommendations using evolving or incomplete customer requirements.Design modular, scalable, and reusable training solutions aligned with organizational product strategies.Evaluate alternative solution approaches using operational effectiveness, affordability, technical risk, delivery confidence, and business objectives.Promote product-based thinking through standardization, modularity, configurable architectures, and product reuse.Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, learning specialists, program management, finance, human resources, industrial relations, information technology, hardware, software, suppliers, and OEM partners.Facilitate multidisciplinary workshops to support customer decision-making and solution development.Present solution concepts, recommendations, and strategies to customers, senior leaders, and stakeholders.Support make-buy-partner decisions aligned with business objectives and customer requirements.Identify opportunities to improve competitiveness, increase standardization, and maximize product reuse across programs.Promote innovation through the practical application of emerging technologies where measurable customer value can be achieved.Contribute to the development of a market-leading submarine training and simulation portfolio.Support customer engagement activities, demonstrations, workshops, and program execution globally.Work collaboratively with technical teams while supporting integrated solution leadership throughout the opportunity lifecycle.Contribute to organizational learning, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing across the Integrated Solution Leader community.Minimum QualificationsMinimum 15 years of related experience in industry and/or military service.Minimum 10 years of experience focused on the development and/or delivery of training programs within operational or maintenance environments in the defense sector.Relevant post-secondary education, diploma, degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience.Experience developing integrated training, simulation, engineering, defense, or complex operational solutions.Experience leading multidisciplinary or matrix teams in complex environments.Strong analytical and systems-thinking skills with the ability to develop solutions from evolving requirements.Demonstrated ability to synthesize operational, technical, commercial, and training information into integrated solutions.Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.Ability to facilitate workshops and influence decision-making across diverse stakeholder groups.Experience working in highly regulated, complex, high-risk, or mission-critical environments.Ability to travel nationally and internationally up to approximately 20% of the time.Ability to obtain and maintain Canadian and/or NATO Secret Security Clearances.Preferred QualificationsCanadian Armed Forces experience.Naval or submarine operational experience.Military experience with NATO or allied defense organizations.Experience supporting naval, submarine, maritime, simulation, or military training programs.Experience working with OEMs, strategic partners, suppliers, and defense industry stakeholders.Knowledge of training systems integration, simulation technologies, and training development methodologies.Knowledge of modeling and simulation systems.Experience supporting business capture, strategic pursuits, proposal development, or defense acquisition programs.Experience in large-scale defense, engineering, or training programs.Bilingualism (English and French).Experience mentoring, coaching, or developing junior professionals.BenefitsCompany benefits planPension planEmployee stock purchase planCareer development opportunities within a global organizationHybrid work modelComprehensive health and wellness programsAbout CAEAt 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.Position TypeRegularEqual Opportunity & AccommodationsCAE is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, nationality, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by law. We encourage applicants who may not meet every qualification to apply. Reasonable accommodations are available—contact your recruiter or email [e-mail] if needed.Data PrivacyPrivacy Statement | CAEAs part of our process, we may use AI‑supported tools to help review applications, with human decision‑making at every step. CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.