Systems Engineering Director

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

The Director of Systems Engineering is responsible for the overall technical, fiscal, and schedule performance of the Systems Engineering department in support of corporate strategic objectives. Must have leadership capabilities for technical management of simulation and training programs, with detailed knowledge of Systems and Software Engineering practices and methodologies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Direct responsibility for execution of tasks assigned to the Systems Engineering department, including technical oversight, and financial and schedule performance.
• Success of strategic goals including corporate fiscal performance, local and Global Engineering initiatives, and Strategic Business Objectives (SBO’s).
• Resource management within Systems Engineering, including training and career development.
• Provide a highly engaged work environment for department team members.
• Supervisory and performance responsibility for direct reports, and oversight of performance of secondary reports.
• Engineering leadership over the Lead to Award (L2A) process through both supervision and direct participation in proposal writing, proposal and solution review, and costing.
• Continuous improvement of department performance through processes improvement, tool identification and development, and other initiatives
• Monitoring and implementation of Systems Engineering industry trends and best practices.
• Oversight of execution in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Active communication and status reporting of all above items with Engineering Director and Senior Leadership

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Aerospace, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience working in an Engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in defense programs.
• Sufficient understanding of business concepts to effectively manage budget and schedule performance. Understanding of simulation hardware and software architecture, components, and technology.
• Experience with Systems Engineering, Software Development, Hardware / Software Integration and product testing.
• Eligible for a US DoD Security Clearance. Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong motivation, leadership, and team building skills.
• Ability to effectively manage technical teams.
• Excellent problem solving, situational assessment, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously through proper delegation skills and selective personal involvement. Ability to motivate and facilitate effective change.
• Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.

Preferred Skills

• Previous experience as a Systems Engineering Manager
• Master’s Degree in Systems Engineering

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

• 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.

• Must be able to travel both domestic and internationally.
• Must be familiar with and be able to work on simulation training devices.
• Must be able to work overtime and off-shift.

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.

About CAE

At CAE, our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, we’ve 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.

Position Type

Regular

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 View email address on click.appcast.io.

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