Electrical Engineering Co-Op
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 7, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 30, 2026. CAE scores B on the Alion truth index.
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
Develops and applies engineering design methods, CAD tools, theories, and techniques in the investigation and solution of technical problems. Remains abreast of the most modern engineering concepts through personal learning initiatives and continuing education programs while applying this knowledge to assigned tasks when appropriate. This position pertains primarily to the Electrical Engineering segment of flight simulator design/development and is largely project oriented. Task assignments may transcend several projects/programs simultaneously.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Perform engineering tasks including design, analyze, modify, test and evaluate input/output systems
- System diagram and schematic diagram generation in AutoCAD
- Integration of aircraft avionics systems
- Perform and document electrical load analysis, balancing, etc.
- 3-phase power system calculations and design
- Analyze and evaluate the requirements compliance of CAE USA hardware products
- Provide administrative and technical support to Engineering department
- Assist other departments, when needed
- Resolves technical problems and provides technical support to suppliers and manufacturing
- Participate in installations and final sell off of training devices. Coordinate and review technical/operational deliverables prior to submission to customer
- Undertakes independent studies, analysis, interpretations, and conclusions
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- Must be enrolled in an accredited Bachelor's degree (or higher level) college/university program and majoring in Engineering, preferably Electrical or Computer Science/Systems Engineering
- Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0
- Must be proficient with Microsoft Office products
- Must be detail oriented
- Must be customer service oriented
- Must have excellent communication skills
- Must be able to work with minimal supervision
- Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.
Preferred Skills
- Familiarity with AutoCAD and SolidWorks
- Familiarity with Raspberry PI, Arduino, BeagleBone
- Must be willing to learn new procedures and applications
- Must have good diagnostic and troubleshooting skills
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
- 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.
- May be required to climb stairs.
- Must be able to climb stairs to enter and exit a simulator
- Must be able to support rack mounted equipment (up to 7 feet off the ground).
- Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds.
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 [email protected]
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
COOP-Student (Fixed Term)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 [email protected].
Data Privacy
As part of our process, we may use AI-supported tools to help review applications, with human decision-making 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.