Systems Engineer

Position: Systems Engineer-EN
Location: Montreal

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.

Description
The MADXR (Magnetic Anomaly Detection) is the latest generation of avionics system installed onboard surveillance airplanes and helicopters which allows for real time detection of submarines (hyperlink to product demo). The system has successfully demonstrated performance during test flights and is entering high volume production rate. Our engineering team is faced with the challenge of standardizing the product to enable mass production and prepare the next generation of systems.

Systems Engineer Role
As a member of the Hardware Engineering team, the Systems Engineer will contribute to the qualification, delivery, and integration of the MAD‑XR (Magnetic Anomaly Detection) avionics system on customer aircraft platforms. The role focuses on transitioning the product from prototype to high‑volume production, improving test sequences, supporting production activities, and ensuring compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.

The position is based on site at CAE (8585 Chemin de la Côte‑de‑Liesse, Saint‑Laurent, Québec) and requires occasional travel to customer locations.

Key Responsibilities Include

Designing, documenting, and executing system test plans to validate design improvements and contractual requirements

Supporting product standardization to enable high‑volume manufacturing and preparation of next‑generation systems

Participating in the creation of customer deliverable technical documentation, including system specifications, configuration management records, and test procedures

Reviewing contract requirements, assessing compliance, and developing requirements verification matrices

Designing, integrating, validating, and documenting improvements to the MAD‑XR system and associated equipment

Supporting production by identifying friction points and proposing permanent corrective solutions

Contributing to initiatives aimed at improving production test pass rates, product reliability, and mission success

Providing hardware expertise during technical exchanges with customers and supporting project managers

Performing magnetic surveys at customer sites to support system integration on aircraft and helicopters

Supporting project engineering by estimating development scope, costs, and associated risks

Collaborating with multidisciplinary internal teams (avionics, electronics, mechanical, software, production, planning, procurement) and external suppliers

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Avionics Engineering, or a related field

3–5 years of professional experience in avionics or electronic systems engineering

Experience in integration, validation, and troubleshooting of avionics and/or electronic systems

Experience working with aircraft or helicopter platforms and avionics products

Ability to design and execute system‑level test activities

Ability to produce clear, customer‑facing technical documentation

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary, fast‑evolving environment and manage ambiguity

Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to diverse audiences

Eligibility to obtain NATO security clearance

Ability to meet the requirements of the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and, where applicable, ITAR

Availability to work on site and travel to customer sites as required

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of MIL‑STD‑810, MIL‑STD‑704,…