Military Training Expert for remotely piloted aircraft - Defense and Security

Role and Responsibilities

The chosen candidate will be responsible for providing military aerospace technical, aviation, and operational expertise to evaluate standalone and networked aerospace devices, as well as the interaction of groups of devices and systems included in a Training Systems Integration (TSI) program.

To meet all the TSI and Verification & Validation (V&V) needs of military programs, the candidate requires considerable experience as military aircrew, with a clear indication of expertise in various areas, aerospace systems specialists, and / or instructor.

The role we are offering you :

Carry out verification and validation for synthetic training devices :

• Prepare, plan, and execute V&V testing activities.
• Create and maintain Training & Mission Test Procedures and associated scenarios and lesson plans.
• Provide support to engineering (SW and HW) during all project phases by sharing his specific expertise.
• Test simulators to ensure the design, customer, training, and regulatory requirements have been adequately met within budget and schedule constraints.
• Support customer acceptance and device qualification by the respective governmental authorities.
• Work with Marketing to provide input to potential customers (as required) and assist with estimates for Bids and Proposals.
• Identify and actively participate in the resolution of defects as early as possible during the project execution.
• Report test results and provide recommendations to project team to assess project risks.
• Participate proactively in V&V continuous improvement.

The individual must have extensive experience as a remotely piloted aircraft operator.

Preference will be given to those with experience with :

• Operating a MALE armed RPAS.
• Recent Operational experience in maritime and land domains..
• Knowledge of advanced sensors such as EO / IR, Maritime radar, Signal Intelligence and Electronic Support Measures.
• A military instructional background.

Strong technical background, prior exposure to simulation, experience with training needs analysis, crew training experience, Test & Evaluation experience, knowledge of armament, simulator qualification requirements, and associated aircrew training / testing / checking credits are desirable and will be used to assess the most suitable candidate.

Our ideal candidate has :

• Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively work under tight deadlines and manage own tasks independently.
• Team player with persuasive communication and interpersonal skills and a high sense of integrity and professionalism are needed.
• Computer literate and autonomous.
• Availability to travel to various locations for on-site work.
• The individual does not require a valid aircrew medical.
• Bilingualism in both French and English is desirable.

CAE offers :

• Benefits : fully flexible for you to choose what is important
• Retirement : Defined Benefits Retirement Plan & Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
• Financial Perks : Employee Stock Purchase Plan & numerous corporate discounts
• Personal and Family Programs : Physical Wellness Plan & Supplementary Maternity Plan
• Work-Life Balance : Flextime & California Fridays all year
• Fun at work : social and community events all-year round!

Position Type

Regular

CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.