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Who We Are:
What We Have to Offer:
Summary
A Flight Controls & Motion Engineering co-op is responsible for supporting the Flight Controls & Motion group in software design, implementation, & testing. The successful candidate will support developing and testing software solutions for real-time simulation applications using a variety of standard engineering methods and techniques.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Working under close supervision and candidate is responsible for code, test, and documentation of flight controls, autopilot, stability control and motion control system software designs, requiring the application of current industry design concepts and utilization of basic technical writing skills. Emphasis will be placed on supporting the groups engineers to meet program schedule, performance, budget. Assignments will be geared towards learning real-time programming techniques for flight simulation applications.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
Preferred Skills
Security Responsibilities
Must comply with 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.
Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.
Work Environment
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.
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.
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.
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 hrops@caemilusa.com
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
COOP-Student (Fixed Term)
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 CAECarrieres-Careers@cae.com .
Data Privacy
Privacy Statement | CAE
CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.
- 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!
Summary
A Flight Controls & Motion Engineering co-op is responsible for supporting the Flight Controls & Motion group in software design, implementation, & testing. The successful candidate will support developing and testing software solutions for real-time simulation applications using a variety of standard engineering methods and techniques.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Working under close supervision and candidate is responsible for code, test, and documentation of flight controls, autopilot, stability control and motion control system software designs, requiring the application of current industry design concepts and utilization of basic technical writing skills. Emphasis will be placed on supporting the groups engineers to meet program schedule, performance, budget. Assignments will be geared towards learning real-time programming techniques for flight simulation applications.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- Must be enrolled in an accredited Bachelor's degree (or higher level) college/university program majoring in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
- Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0
- Must be willing to learn new procedures and applications
- Must have good diagnostic and troubleshooting skills
- Must be detail-oriented
- Must be customer service-oriented
- Must have excellent communication skills
- Must be able to work with minimal supervision
- Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.
Preferred Skills
- Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems
- Familiarity with C++, Ada, or Python
- Understanding of the concepts of digital machine control systems, basic software engineering methodologies and tools.
- Ability to read. analyze, and interpret electrical & mechanical drawings, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
Security Responsibilities
Must comply with 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
- Duties performed in an office environment and manufacturing facility.
- Must be able to work overtime on and off-shifts as required.
- The employee is on call 24x7 for the resolution of problems and issues.
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.
- May be required to sit down for long lengths of time.
- Must be able to climb stairs to enter and exit a simulator
- Must be able to perform effectively as part of the project "team".
- Must be able to use small tools and test equipment to assist technicians with control system rigging and measurement.
- Physical dexterity is required due to space limitations working in and around real and simulated cockpit environments.
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.
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.
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 hrops@caemilusa.com
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
COOP-Student (Fixed Term)
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 CAECarrieres-Careers@cae.com .
Data Privacy
Privacy Statement | CAE
CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.
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