Software Co-Op

Summary

CAE USA, Defense & Security requires exceptional engineering development candidates who will create and improve Weapons System solutions for real-time aircraft simulation & training. This is a hands-on software engineering internship position.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Learn from a diverse and driven team of skilled engineers
• Apply computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis concepts and principles
• Create new weapon simulation solutions using both standard and innovative modeling techniques
• Design, develop, code, integrate and test Weapon simulation solutions to meet system requirements
• Maintain, upgrade, and improve existing Weapon simulations
• Collaborate with experienced engineers to solve complex problems in a fast-paced, agile environment
• Develop software test procedures, software programs and related documentation
• Utilize modeling tools to conduct experimental tests and evaluate data
• Perform integration and configuration of weapon simulations

• Bachelor's degree (in progress) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Game Development or related field
• Provide positive contributions, energy and directed curiosity as part of a highly collaborative team
• Programming or software development experience
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, mission critical environment
• Dedication to continuous learning
• Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.

• One or more of the following programming languages: C++, FORTRAN, Ada, Python
• Linux OS
• MATLAB
• Gaming engine experience (Unreal / Unity / other)
• Docker

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.

• Duties performed in an office environment and manufacturing facility.
• Interns are limited to 30 hours per week maximum.

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.

• Ability to climb into and out of a single-seat cockpit

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

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