Field Engineer/IT and SW Developer

About This Role

• 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.

• 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!

Provide software and engineering support to the E-3 DRAGON Training System Support Center (TSSC) located at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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

• Participate in design, planning, installation, and support of computer systems, network hardware, software applications, and peripherals

• Performs setup at desktop and server level - installing, upgrading, implementing and configuring operating systems, applications, software, and hardware

• Installs patches and upgrades to production platforms

• Troubleshoots problems with computer systems, including hardware and software, network and peripheral equipment.

• Exercises responsibility for the integrity, security, and maintenance of the systems

• Manage system security requirements

• Perform system security testing

• Must exhibit high performance and capability to work in a team environment

• Must be able to effectively deliver oral presentations to management and customers

• Must be capable of explaining and instructing technical data in non-technical terms

• Must be able to work independently and in a team environment

• Must be able to work overtime as required

• Must be willing to work any shift or day of the week as required

Qualifications

• Experience with hardware/software platforms to include MS Windows and RedHat

• Experience in Microsoft Suite Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Word)

• Good diagnostic and troubleshooting skills

• Knowledge of TCP/IP networking, and related network services (i.e. DNS, SMTP, DHCP, etc.)

• Experience supporting a network/platform of multiple client systems (Windows, Linux, VMware)

• Experience supporting Windows Server technologies, Active Directory, DFS, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy management

• Endpoint management/reporting using Enterprise Antivirus Management server technologies

• Ability to manage multiple tasks, while effectively focusing on priority issues

• Ability to create, document, and follow processes and procedures

• Experience working in a secured classified environment

Educational / Experience Requirements

• Completed at least one of the following: Bachelor Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering or received other equivalent training/experience

• 3 - 5+ years of related experience

• Experience with training and simulation systems preferred

• Experience with programming languages (C++, Python)/scripting languages (PowerShell, Bash) and programming best practices preferred

• Experience with proper software testing practices preferred

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required

• Possess the ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems

Security Responsibilities

Must complywith 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 and Physical Demands

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Must be able to climb stairs to enter and exit a training device.

• Capable of working in a manufacturing environment

• Able to ascend into a simulator device

• Able to climb onto simulator device hard-to-reach areas

• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time

• Focused visual concentration and active listening skills

• Able to lift and carry a minimum of 35 pounds and manual dexterity to bend, stoop, squat and stand for prolonged periods

• Will occasionally have to move items over 50 pounds with assistance

• Must be able to sit and operate a personal computer for long periods

• Ability to perform essential duties and responsibilities at multiple training sites

• Limited travel may be required

Position Type

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

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.