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Avionics Software Engineering Co-op

CAE USA Inc.

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IT - Software
Tampa, FL (On-Site/Office)

Our engineers are the technical visionaries behind our innovative solutions. Globally recognized for delivering cutting-edge systems, you'll tackle complex challenges, collaborate across functions, and lead advancements that shape our industry. Supported by a culture of flexibility, growth, and innovation, join us to create a lasting legacy in safety and simulation.

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!


Summary

CAE USA, Defense & Security Software and Computer Engineering Co-ops who will port and rehost large-scale software applications for real-time aircraft simulations. This is a challenging software engineering position for pending graduates who crave opportunity, responsibility, and the desire for achievement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Design, develop, code, integrate and test simulation software to meet requirements
  • Utilize a variety of software languages (C++, FORTRAN, Ada, etc.) on real time Linux operating systems
  • Utilize modeling tools and real aircraft flight simulators to establish operating data, conduct experimental tests and evaluate results
  • Debug complex avionics software issues on real-time simulation platform
  • Apply sound engineering principles to develop innovative solutions
  • Communicate status/issues along with solutions/recommendations to lead engineers


Qualifications and Education Requirements
  • Completed at least 2 years in B.S. in Computer Engineering or Computer Science program required
  • Experience debugging software applications or programs
  • Demonstrate creativity and strong problem-solving skills
  • Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.


Preferred Skills
  • Low-level programming, bit/byte manipulation, memory alignment experience
  • Real-time software development
  • Software Porting or Rehosting Experience a plus
  • Intermediate or higher level of C / C++
  • Perl scripting or Ada experience a plus
  • Embedded Software
  • gdb or other live debugging tools
  • Assembly language programming (any processor)
  • Ability to navigate LINUX command line and develop complex scripts
  • Computer networking standards (Ethernet) a plus


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.
  • Applicant 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.
  • Most of our work is conducted in an office environment
  • Some of our lab environments may require climbing steps to enter and exit the trainer cockpit


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 .

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The world’s largest training company is looking to add members to their growing U.S. Defense business to develop innovative solutions for the next generation of training systems. CAE is at the leading edge of digital immersion providing solutions to make the world a safer place. Our teams deliver comprehensive training solutions that save lives and maintain readiness for any situation. CAE provides integrated software, hardware and instructor services across many areas and provides training solutions for B-2, C-130, F-16, KC-135 and MQ-9 just to name a few. Join CAE's team today. With your help, we will work together to meet the demands and challenges of a changing world, and we will forge new growth and innovations far into the future!

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IT - Software
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CAE USA Inc.