Embedded System Specialist - CF-18 Fighter Jet (North Shore)-EN

CAE; Mirabel; Hybrid; EUR 44,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career-development opportunities

Mentoring and CAE Career Track

Hybrid work environment

Global technical community

Work-life balance programs

Comprehensive benefits program

Job summary

CAE’s embedded software team invites engineers to contribute to CF-18 mission-system development, collaborating with multidisciplinary experts and Canadian Armed Forces to shape system requirements, design, implementation, testing and in-service support.

This full-time, hybrid role requires 2–3 days per week in Mirabel (plus occasional Saint-Laurent visits); core hours 9:30AM–3:30PM, and the ability to communicate in English or French.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in an engineering discipline (mechanical, electrical, aeronautical, software, computer).
• Up to two years of relevant experience.
• Ability to communicate technical subjects in English or French.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and learn new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to projects that optimize the CF-18 operational effectiveness.
• Develop new functionality and improve mission-computer capabilities in areas such as armament and communications.
• Participate in investigations and discuss potential solutions with clients and specialists.
• Define and analyze system and software requirements.
• Contribute to design, modelling, programming, integration, testing, and qualification activities.
• Collaborate with CF-18 pilots and Canadian Armed Forces personnel.

Skills

Ada

Assembly

MATLAB

C

C++

C#

Java

Python

Unix

Education

Engineering degree (multiple disciplines)

Job description

Our engineers are the technical visionaries behind our innovative solutions. Globally recognized for delivering cutting-edge systems, you’ll tackle complex challenges, collaborate across functions, and lead advancements that shape our industry. Supported by a culture of flexibility, growth, and innovation, join us to create a lasting legacy in safety and simulation.

Description

Are you interested in solving complex engineering challenges while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, operational specialists, and members of the Canadian Armed Forces? Join CAE’s embedded software development team and contribute to the operational effectiveness and evolving capabilities of the CF-18 fighter aircraft. You will participate in multiple stages of the system and software development lifecycle, from technical investigations and client discussions to requirements, design, implementation, testing, integration, qualification, and in-service support.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to projects that optimize the operational effectiveness of the CF-18.
• Develop new functionality and improve existing mission-computer capabilities in areas such as armament, communications, tactics, information acquisition and processing, and human-machine interfaces.
• Participate in technical investigations and discuss potential solutions with clients and operational specialists.
• Define and analyze system and software requirements.
• Contribute to design, modelling, programming, integration, testing, debugging, and software qualification activities.
• Collaborate directly with operational specialists, including CF-18 pilots, and members of the Canadian Armed Forces.

This is a full-time, Monday-Friday hybrid working arrangement, with an expected presence of two to three days per week at the Mirabel office and occasional work from the Saint-Laurent office. Employees are expected to work 40 hours per week, and core working hours are from 9:30AM – 3:30PM.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical, electrical, aeronautical, software, computer, or another relevant engineering discipline.
• Up to two years of relevant experience.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing about technical subjects in English or French.
• Ability to work collaboratively with limited supervision.
• Ability to learn new technologies, systems, and technical concepts independently.
• Strong attention to detail and a structured approach to problem-solving.
• Ability and willingness to work on defence systems involving military aircraft, armament, and related mission capabilities.
• Eligibility for registration in Canada’s Controlled Goods Program.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain Government of Canada Reliability Status and Level II Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in aeronautics, avionics, defence systems, or aircraft-system operations.
• Experience with the development, integration, testing, or debugging of real-time embedded software.
• Understanding of mathematical models or algorithms related to flight mechanics.
• Experience with one or more of the following technologies: Ada, Assembly, MATLAB, C, C++, C#, Java, Python, or Unix.
• Ability to communicate in both English and French.

Benefits

• Career-development opportunities, including mentoring and CAE Career Track programs.
• A collaborative team environment where individual contributions are recognized and valued.
• Flexible schedules and a hybrid work environment.
• The opportunity to be part of a close-knit technical community within a global organization.
• Work-life balance programs and resources.
• A comprehensive benefits program that may include health insurance, an employee stock-purchase plan, a pension plan, and a physical-activity program, based on eligibility.

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.

Position Type

Regular

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

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