Entry Level Programmer Jobs in Crestview, FL (NOW HIRING)

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

This is a hands-on technical software engineering position located at Hurlburt Field, Florida. In this role, the Integration Specialist is responsible for implementing, testing and documenting instructional systems software for the various Training Devices at Customer sites. This is an entry level position and carries out work assignments of limited scope and complexity. Candidate will Work closely with C-130J Tampa Software Engineers to manage the product baseline, troubleshoot software anomalies, and update and test software releases on the training devices. The successful candidate will support integration and configuration of computational system architecture and system software for real-time simulation applications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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

• Improve performance of existing simulator models and algorithms.

• Design, integrate, and test flight simulator architectures, networks, software interfaces, and software infrastructures.

• Show strong analysis and problem-solving skills.

• Performs a variety of specific professional engineering tasks of analysis, design or test nature in support of the customer in a specialized engineering field such as software, mechanical, electrical, aerodynamics or electronics.

• Support existing software build environments.

• Troubleshoot issues with flight simulator equipment and interfaces.

• Works closely with Test Engineers, Flightcrew Instructors and Subject Matter Experts to evaluate and test software design implementation.

• Manage, support and/or install Linux and Windows platforms and applications for flight simulators.

• Show the ability to carry tasks through to completion with only general technical direction.

• Designs, modifies, develops, writes and implements software-programming applications.

• Supports the TSSC Software Engineering group through all phases of software implementation and design on assigned projects with minimal supervision.

• Attend and participate in regular 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.

• Travel as needed to maintain existing solutions and perform software updates at other customer sites.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelors' degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related discipline.

• 0-3 years of direct software development experience post degree, C++ preferred (0-1 years with Masters Degree).

• 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 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

• Software Development and Debugging in C++.

• Previous simulation system experience.

• Prefer 1+ years' experience using Linux development environment.

• Configure operating system on Linux and Windows machines.

• Management of a software baseline, including branching, merging, building, maintaining, and installing software

• Knowledge of, or willing to learn virtualization solutions (VMware, KVM)

• Knowledge of, or willing to learn containerized development/delivery (Docker, Podman, Kubernetes)

• Mid-level knowledge concerning compiling and linker infrastructure:

• Microsoft Visual Studio C++

• GNU Compiler Collection

• Cmake

• Knowledgeable in algorithm performance and design.

• Technical writing and presentation skills

• Prior experience working in support of US Government contracts

• Good communications skills.

• Security+ Certification

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

This job operates in a professional office environment and in training device facilities. This role routinely uses standard office equipment. Candidate may be asked to work overtime and off shift as needed.

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. This role requires the ability to maneuver body in/out of cockpits that contain sensitive equipment.

• Will occasionally need to use stairs to enter training devices.

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

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.

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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