Electrical Engineer III-EN

CAE; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CAE USA Inc. is seeking an Electrical Engineer to lead electrical system design for multiple flight simulator programs. You will coordinate with electrical, mechanical, systems and software teams, ensuring designs meet requirements and safety standards.

The role emphasizes leadership, collaboration, and hands-on CAD work, with a focus on delivering reliable electrical solutions for high-fidelity simulators and complex hardware interfaces.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree.
• Must possess at least 5 years of electrical engineering experience or experience in a related industry.
• Must possess at least 5 years of systems integration experience.
• Knowledge of earned value management and its application to program execution.
• Experience with CAD software, preference to AutoCAD.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office toolset, Linux operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical design and development leadership on a variety of simulator programs.
• Coordinate design activities with electrical, mechanical, systems and software engineering team members.
• Direct technical activities of large scale programs.
• Ensure designs meet customer, safety and program requirements.
• Provide technical support to suppliers and manufacturing.

Skills

Electrical design leadership

Team coordination

Strong communication

Linux proficiency

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

PLC

VMIC I/O

Racktangle

Job description

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

The Electrical Engineer is responsible for leading design and development of the electrical system components on a variety of flight simulator programs. Remains abreast of the most modern engineering concepts through personal learning and continuing education programs while applying this knowledge to assigned tasks when appropriate. Responsibilities include management of team performance, control account management of budgets, earned value management reporting, creating system schematic diagrams, circuit breaker panel designs, interface diagrams, power distribution, and other designs using CAD tools. The position will work closely with senior level Engineering and Program team members.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

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

• Provide electrical design and development leadership on a variety of simulator programs
• Coordination of design activities with fellow electrical, mechanical, systems and software engineering team members
• Responsible for arranging and directing technical activities of large scale programs
• Engineering to ensure that designs meet customer, safety and program requirements
• Resolves technical problems and provides technical support to suppliers and manufacturing
• Responsible for training device from requirements to final acceptance
• Support bid and proposal by reviewing technical specifications, recommending design and manufacturing solutions, and writing detailed technical responses
• Undertakes independent studies, analysis, interpretations, and conclusions
• Provides guidance to junior team members
• Support peer reviews for engineering designs
• Perform and document electrical load analysis, balancing, etc.
• Support development of Interface Control Documents
• Ability to work with a variety of I/O systems
• Analog and digital component design
• 3-phase power systems
• Support development of hardware subcontractor specifications
• Teamwork, involving close association with peers, and management is essential to coordinating engineering activities in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
• May perform other engineering and non-engineering duties as required by supervisor.

Qualifications And Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree
• Must possess at least 5 years of electrical engineering experience or experience in a related industry
• Must possess at least 5 years of systems integration experience
• Knowledge of earned value management and its application to program execution
• Experience performing as a control account manager or relevant experience managing program budgets and schedules
• Experience with CAD software, preference to AutoCAD
• Knowledge of PLC, FIO, Racktangle, & VMIC I/O
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office toolset, Linux operating systems
• Strong communication skills and good team work
• Be able to obtain a DOD security clearance
• Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.

Preferred Skills

• Understanding of ANSI and ASME standards.
• Familiarity with Mil Standard parts
• Familiarity with additive manufacturing
• Familiarity with DELTEK / Costpoint and MRP

Security Responsibilities

Must complywith 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.

Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office and engineering lab environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers. This role also works with various aircraft simulator equipment (avionic cockpits, visual systems, electronic cabinets)

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
• Must be able to use ladders

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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 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.

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