Simulation Systems Engineer - Training & Defense Tech

CAE; Altus (OK); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Work-life balance emphasis

Safe and respectful work environment

Professional development and growth

Job summary

CAE USA Inc. is seeking a production engineer to join the Training System Support Center, supporting development, integration, and deployment of training systems.

Responsibilities include networking, interfacing platform simulation applications, and providing product level troubleshooting to ensure robust training environments. You will work under lead engineers, design and implement software components, and collaborate with software, hardware, and integration teams to deliver reliable solutions

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 1–3 years of experience in software development, systems integration, or engineering support roles.
• Foundational knowledge of software programming languages, debugging methods, and structured development practices.
• Familiarity with operating systems, networking principles, and software installation processes.
• Ability to follow engineering direction and work effectively with general supervision.
• Strong problem solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team oriented technical environment.

Responsibilities

• Performs engineering tasks within a production team environment supporting the development, integration, and deployment of training systems.
• Assists in networking design, system configuration, and interfacing with platform simulation applications as part of integrated training solution development.
• Completes assigned work with general technical direction from lead engineers, ensuring accuracy, quality, and adherence to project timelines.
• Communicates project status, technical issues, risks, and recommended solutions or corrective actions to lead engineers and project stakeholders.
• Designs, modifies, develops, writes, and implements software programming applications for training system components.
• Installs, configures, and supports software applications and operating systems used within simulation environments.
• Participates in all phases of software development within the TSSC, including requirements review, design, coding, integration, testing, and deployment, with minimal supervision.
• Performs product level troubleshooting, diagnoses software and system issues, and supports corrective actions to restore or enhance system functionality.
• Develops engineering solutions that are imaginative, thorough, practical, and consistent with established technical processes and organizational objectives.
• Creates and maintains accurate technical documentation such as design notes, installation guides, test procedures, and software support materials.
• Collaborates closely with cross-functional teams including software, hardware, and integration engineers to support system configuration updates and capability enhancements.
• Follows established engineering procedures, configuration management guidelines, and quality standards to ensure consistent and reliable product performance.

Skills

Software development basics

Networking knowledge

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

BS in Computer Science / Software Engineering / Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Version control systems

Configuration management tools

Job description

CAE USA Inc. is seeking a production engineer to join the Training System Support Center, supporting development, integration, and deployment of training systems.

Responsibilities include networking, interfacing platform simulation applications, and providing product level troubleshooting to ensure robust training environments. You will work under lead engineers, design and implement software components, and collaborate with software, hardware, and integration teams to deliver reliable solutions