Project Engineer

CAE Inc; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CAE USA Inc. in Tampa, Florida, is seeking experienced Project Engineers to lead the development of simulators that replicate aircraft and vehicle platforms.

You will own programs from procurement to delivery of a 35,000-pound motion-based simulator, coordinating with a multi-discipline team to meet safety and performance goals. The role requires a BS in an engineering discipline, 5+ years of project leadership, and US citizenship for DoD contracts.

Qualifications

• BS in an engineering discipline is required.
• 5+ years of project leadership experience in hardware/software.
• U.S. citizenship required for DoD contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team with a positive attitude and drive execution.
• Own SAFe lifecycle and define Features/Epics for PI planning.
• Coordinate software releases with SCCB and CM teams.
• Communicate with Product Owners and engineers; adapt plans as needed.
• Present to customers and suppliers; manage customer technical matters.

Skills

Team leadership

SAFe knowledge

Public speaking

Program coordination

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

JIRA

SharePoint

Microsoft Project

GitHub

Docker

Job description

Summary

Do you want to be part of a team that is developing simulators that replicate some of today’s state of the art aircraft and other vehicles? Does managing a project that starts with raw material procurement and finishes with the delivery of a 35,000-pound simulator moving on a 6 degree-of-freedom motion platform sound exciting to you? Would you enjoy working with a multi-discipline team of engineering professionals on a mission to make aviation, maritime, and ground vehicle platforms safer? CAE, the world leader in simulation and training, is looking for experienced Project Engineers to join our simulation team in Tampa, FL. CAE’s simulation programs are leading the industry in high-tech development of mission rehearsal and training devices and applications, pioneering the development of simulation as a service, virtual/mixed reality, off-site data centers/cloud computing complexes, and traditional on-premise training centers with reduced hardware footprints using virtualization for real-time simulation applications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Leads a team with an infectiously positive attitude and enjoys your work.
• Acts as a Business Owner for the SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework for Enterprise) lifecycle.
• Defines Features/Epics for each Program Increment (PI) planning session to clearly communicate program needs and monitors progress against program schedules.
• Communicates clearly with Product Owners and engineers but is still flexible to adapt plans throughout the lifecycle, as required.
• Manages orderly progress with software development by participating in Software Configuration Control Board (SCCB) reviews and coordinates with Configuration Management (CM) engineers for software releases.
• Applies a good understanding of the waterfall and Agile acquisition lifecycles.
• Copes with disruptions to their plans and can adjust the plans with an infectiously positive attitude.
• Defects happen. We need someone that can handle them effectively.
• Create, review, and provide constructive feedback to technical documents.
• Leads a team with excitement through the construction of a simulator from contract award to the very rewarding final sell-off of a training device with a fully satisfied customer.
• Speaks comfortably in public and enjoys leading presentations with customers and suppliers.
• Enjoys working as a Program Team with Program Managers.
• Someone who acts as the focal point for all customer technical matters, both hardware and software.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in an engineering discipline (Computer Science, Engineering, Aeronautics, or similar) is required.
• Previous experience leading hardware and/or software development or acquisition projects will be considered.
• 5+ years’ work experience
• Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.

Preferred Skills

• Flight simulation experience with detailed knowledge of flight simulator hardware and software technology
• Demonstrable ability to create and understand technical documents related to aircraft, computers, electronics, and flight simulation technology
• Familiarity with program management and business productivity tools such as Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office, JIRA and Sharepoint
• Familiarity with modern software engineering tools such as GitHub, Jenkins, Visual Studio, Docker and Hypervisors (Hyper-V, VMWare)
• Familiarity with hardware engineering tools such as Windchill PLM, Creo, Solidworks, AutoCAD, Microstation, etc.

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. The applicant must be eligible for a DoD Personal Security Clearance.

Work Environment

Work is performed in an environment where irritants such as noise from telephones, temperature, and lighting variations may exist, but there is little chance of injury, accident, or occupational health problems.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must be able to perform normal office duties (sitting for long periods at a desk and in technical meetings). Must be able to travel within the United States or to international destinations. Must be able to climb stairs on a regular basis.

Other Duties

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.

CA E USA Inc. is an EOE/AA employer

CAE USA Inc. is an EOE/AA employer and gives consideration for employment to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click here EEO is the Law poster.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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. Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process. If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail].

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Benefits

We hold ourselves accountable for building an inclusive community at any level, and our comprehensive benefits support you professionally and personally. Together, we are All For shaping a future where safety, sustainability, and inclusivity lead the way. Join us and be part of something bigger — where your impact reaches beyond CAE and helps shape the world of tomorrow.