Visual Database Engineer
Job Summary
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: CAEs 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!
This position is contingent on Contract Award.
Summary
The Visual Database Engineer provides technicalexpertiseto support the Engineering team in designing developing testing andmaintainingrealtime visual and 3D databases used in C17 Training Systems (TS). This role performs full lifecycle development of 3D models and terrain environments for simulation and mission rehearsal applications. Responsibilities include generating new database designsmodifyingexisting visual and RADAR databases supporting softwareinstallationand testing and ensuring that all products meet established standards for accuracy performance and reliability. The Visual Database Engineer collaborates closely with Test Engineers Pilot Instructors and Subject Matter Experts tovalidatedesign implementation and ensure seamless integration within the training system.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Designmodify develop and implement visual database applications used for simulation and training.
Designmodify develop and implement RADAR database applications.
Support and install software applications and operating systems necessary for database integration.
Participate in testing activities including review analysiswitnessing and certification of software.
Apply knowledge of commonly used engineering and development concepts standards processes and procedures.
Follow established instructions and guidelines to perform responsibilities efficiently and accurately.
Generate preliminary and detailed design documents for enhancements or modifications using current industry concepts and technical writing skills.
Coordinate closely with the Training System Support Center (TSSC) Engineering group to enable smooth implementation throughout all phases of visual database development.
Work collaboratively with Test Engineers Pilot Instructors and SMEs to analyze evaluate andvalidatedatabase design accuracy and usability.
Participate in weekly and monthly meetings including teleconference sessions providing regular updates on project status and progress to management and customers.
Foster a positive teamoriented environment andmaintaineffective communication with peers internal stakeholders and external customers.
Provide technical support related to C17 visual database systems and associated tools.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Engineering or related field; or a minimum of eight years of related experience.
Minimum of four years of experience in visual database development or a related technical field.
Due to U.S. Government contract requirements only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.
Preferred Skills
Experience designing visual databases for simulation or training applications.
Familiarity with terrain generation tools and 3D modeling techniques.
Strong analytical skills for evaluating design options andidentifyingoptimization opportunities.
Ability to interpret technical requirements and translate them into detailed visual database designs.
Strong documentation skills for producing technical design artifacts and implementation notes.
Security Responsibilities
Mustcomplywithall 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
Work may be performed in office environments simulator facilities or computer rooms.
May require working near or around flight simulation equipment and computer systems.
Must be able to climb and use stairs.
Occasional travel may bebased on program needs.
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.
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while working on computerbased design tasks.
Ability to engage with simulator hardware components during testing or evaluation activities.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover orcontaina comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that arerequired ofthe 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 needassistancetosubmityour application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability please contact us at
At CAE our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years weve driven innovation in simulation training and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies we empower our customers to operate smarter faster and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged collaboration drives progress and your growth fuels our shared success.
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 CAE everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability please contact us at .
As part of our process we may use AIsupported tools to help review applications with human decisionmaking at every step. CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
CAE's Defense and Security business unit focuses on helping prepare military customers to develop and maintain the highest levels of mission readiness. With nearly 5,000 employees, CAE USA Inc. is the largest segment within CAE's Defense and Security business unit. The organization le ... View more