ATS Hardware Engineer

CAE; Altus (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Work-life balance

Safe work environment

Professional development

Job summary

CAE Vision: This position is within the Training System Support Center (TSSC) production team, supporting development, integration, and deployment of training systems. You will work on networking, interfacing with platform simulation applications, software design, troubleshooting, and the full software implementation lifecycle under lead engineers.

The ideal candidate has a BS in a technical field and 2–4 years in software development, system integration, or technical support, with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical field or equivalent work experience.
• 2-4 years of software development, system integration, or technical support experience.
• Foundational software engineering practices and debugging techniques.
• Ability to follow engineering guidance with general direction.
• Familiarity with OS, networking, and software installation processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication for reporting and documentation.
• Time management and teamwork in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Performs hands-on engineering tasks within a production team for training systems.
• Collaborates with lead engineers to deliver quality software and interfaces.
• Designs, modifies, and implements software applications used in simulation environments.
• Provides technical support for software, OS, and simulation components.
• Participates in the full software engineering lifecycle from requirements to deployment.
• Creates and maintains accurate technical documentation and guides.

Skills

Software development

System integration

Technical support

Networking fundamentals

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Debugging techniques

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field

Job description

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 is performed in a production team supporting the development, integration, and deployment of training systems. Responsibilities include networking, interfacing with platform simulation applications, software design, troubleshooting, and product l evel integration. The role works under the general direction of lead engineers, requires minimal supervision, and contributes to the full software implementation lifecycle within the Training System Support Center (TSSC). Engineering solutions must be imaginative, thorough, practical, and consistent with organizational standards and objectives .

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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

• Performs hands - on engineering tasks within a production team environment, supporting development and deployment of training systems, networking components, and simulation system interfaces.
• Completes assigned tasks with general technical direction from lead engineers while maintaining accountability for quality, timeliness, and adherence to technical processes.
• Communicates project status, technical issues, risks, and recommended solutions to lead engineers and project stakeholders in a clear and proactive manner.
• Designs, modifies , develops, writes, and implements software applications and tools used within simulation environments.
• Supports, installs, and troubleshoots software applications, operating systems, and simulation system components.
• Participates in the full software engineering lifecycle from requirements analysis and design through integration, implementation, testing, and deployment.
• Provides technical support for TSSC engineering activities across assigned projects, ensuring alignment with program requirements and organizational engineering standards.
• Diagnoses product level issues and performs troubleshooting to restore application functionality and system performance.
• Develops practical and innovative software solutions consistent with engineering best practices, organizational objectives , and established processes.
• Creates and maintains accurate technical documentation, including software specifications, installation guides, test procedures and support materials.
• Collaborates effective with cross - functional engineering teams to support system integration, software updates
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Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field; equivalent work experience may be considered.
• 2-4 years of experience in software development, system integration, or technical support roles.
• Foundational knowledge of software engineering practices, debugging techniques, and application development.
• Ability to follow engineering guidance and work efficiently with general direction.
• Familiarity with operating systems, networking fundamentals, and software installation processes.
• Strong analytical capabilities and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for reporting status, documenting work, and interacting with engineering leads.
• Ability to manage time, prioritize tasks, and work in a team based, collaborative environment.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with simulation systems, training devices, or defense related engineering projects.
• Knowledge of system integration practices and interfacing with simulation platform applications.
• Experience with software version control tools, configuration management, or structured development environments.
• Understanding of distributed systems, networking protocols, or simulation networking middleware.
• Experience writing technical documentation or support materials.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex software interactions and recommend effective solutions.

Security Responsibilities

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