Infrastructure / Computer Systems / Tools Co-op

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

We are looking for a junioryear (or higher) Software Engineering / Computer Science student eager to learn and contribute to a variety of softwarerelated tasks across our Computer Tools, Computer Systems, and Infrastructure teams. You will support senior engineers in design, testing, documentation, and implementation, and help develop or operate DevSecOps pipelines and virtualized environments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Perform engineering tasks including writing and testing software, creating software tools, updating drawings and documentation, installing and integrating software packages.

Assist in the installation and configuration of physical and virtualized environments

Assist configuration of network components, such as network switches, time servers, and computers.

Gather data and prepare reports, as necessary.

Provide administrative and technical support to Engineering department.

Assist other departments, when needed.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Must be enrolled in an accredited Bachelor's degree (or higher level) college / university program majoring in an Engineering discipline, preferably Software Engineering or Computer Science and in your junior year or higher

Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0

Must be proficient with Microsoft Office products

Must be familiar with C++ and / or C# programming languages

Familiarity with DevSecOps and virtualization technologies is a plus

Familiarity with computer components and the ability to install / remove / connect components is a plus

Knowledge of network concepts, such as switching, routing, IP addresses, VLANs, etc., is a plus

Familiarity with Windows and Linux configuration a plus

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

Familiarity with Python programming languages a plus

Experience with personal projects such as building computers, setting up a network, etc. 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.

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 be in a sitting position for long lengths of time.

Must be able to climb stairs to enter and exit a simulator

Must be able to support rack mounted equipment (Up to 7 feet off the group)

Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds.

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely used standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.

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

About CAE

Position Type

COOP-Student (Fixed Term)

Equal Opportunity Employer

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