Electronic Warfare (EW) Technical Specialist

About This Role

                                                                                                         

Reporting to the CAE Manager, Line-of-Business Support, and working on-site with DND (end-user), the EW Technical Specialist is responsible for researching, developing and testing software tools that support the Electronic Warfare systems of the CF-18 fighter jet. This is a full-time, permanent position. 

Key Responsibilities

• Update software tools for analyzing aircraft data bus recordings based on existing Software Trouble Reports (STRs).

• Enhance tools that control radar simulators and data bus recordings during bench testing of Radar Warning Receiver (RWR) and Counter Measures Dispensing System (CMDS) software.

• Conduct formal testing and documentation of software updates to certify them for field and lab use.

• Update in-house EW data analysis tools in accordance with STRs.

• Research and prototype extraction methods for emitter parametric data from intelligence databases to improve RWR reprogramming analysis.

• Work on-site with the customer

Required Skills

• Programming Languages: C++, Java, MFC

• Development Environments: Visual Studio, Eclipse

• Industry Standards: MIL-STD-1553, IRIG 106, MIL-STD-2217

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Electronic Warfare systems or avionics software.

• Familiarity with data bus protocols and radar simulation environments.

• Strong documentation and testing skills.

 

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer 

CAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender indentity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by local laws.

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