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ACTS TSSC Software Engineer-EN

CAE
Tampa, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/4/2026
About This Role

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 

In this role, the Software Engineer is responsible for supporting the implementation, testing and documentation of instructional systems software for the CTS Training Devices at ACTS sites.  This is an entry level position and carries out work assignments of limited scope and complexity.  Works closely with the HC/MC Tampa Engineer and supports the management of the product baseline fielded at ACTS sites to ensure a smooth transition into the configured product baseline in Tampa. Decisions made are within established guidelines.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities  

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

  • Designs, modifies, develops, writes and implements software-programming applications.
  • Supports and/or installs software applications/operating systems.
  • Participates in the testing process through test review and analysis, test witnessing and certification of software.
  • Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
  • Generates preliminary and detailed designs as required for enhancements or modifications to existing designs, requiring the application of current industry design concepts and utilization of basic technical writing skills
  • Performs a variety of specific professional engineering tasks of an analysis, design or test nature in support of the customer in a specialized engineering field such as software, mechanical, electrical, aerodynamics or electronics.
  • Supports the TSSC Engineering group through all phases of software implementation and design on assigned projects with minimal supervision.
  • Works closely with Test Engineer, Flightcrew Instructors and Subject Matter Experts to evaluate and test software design implementation.
  • Attend and participate in weekly and monthly meetings providing project and work status to upper level management and customer audience.
  • Foster a "team" environment and work well with peers and both internal and external customers

Qualifications And Education Requirements  

  •  Bachelors’ degree in engineering, physics, computer science, mathematics or related curriculum
  • Minimum of 0-2 years’ experience in the simulation or software development industry
  • Knowledge of the UNIX/LINUX environment (Solaris), programming languages (C/C , FORTRAN, Ada) and Windows applications, and the Visual Studio suite (Visual Basic, Visual C, Visual C ).
  • Knowledge of computer theory and operation a must.
  • Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
  • Working knowledge of the Microsoft Suite – Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision.   
  • Ability to perform effectively as a part of the project team.
  • Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical documents and procedures or government regulations.
  • Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedural manuals.
  • Applicant will be subject to a US Government investigation for access to classified information and must meet the eligibility requirements to obtain/maintain the required level of security clearance

Preferred Skills  

  • Technical writing and presentation skills
  • Prior experience working in support of US Government contracts

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 

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.  

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.   

  • Will occasionally need to work on training devices in modification and under construction  
  • Will occasionally need to use stairs to enter training devices.



SEE NOTE on last page

Salary Range: $xxx to $xxx [Type the min 95% and max 105% of the range] 

The actual compensation rate is subject to the evaluation of the following factors (but not limited to): the candidate's work experience, qualifications, skills, internal equity, and market. 



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 hrops@caemilusa.com

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, 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.

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