Technical Authority

At CAE, we equip people in critical roles with the expertise and solutions to create a safer world. As a technology company, we digitalize the physical world, deploying software-based simulation training and critical operations support solutions. Above all else, we empower pilots, cabin crew, airlines, and defence and security forces to perform at their best every day and when the stakes are the highest. Around the globe, we're everywhere customers need us to be with more than 13,000 employees in approximately 250 sites and training locations in over 40 countries. CAE represents more than 75 years of industry firsts—the highest-fidelity flight and mission simulators as well as training programs powered by digital technologies. We embed sustainability in everything we do. Today and tomorrow, we'll make sure our customers are ready for the moments that matter.

The role we are offering you:

Engineering Governance, Configuration Manager and Design Authority

- Approve all engineering quality gates for Systems Engineering reviews for all Defined and Tailored engineering tasks
- Approve all engineering quality gates for Systems Engineering reviews for all Complex engineering tasks when delegated by the CENG
- Co-chair the Simulator Configuration Control Boards (SCCBs), participate in Simulator Integrated Platform Teams (IPTs) and other internal engineering meetings (Stand-ups, Build Planning etc)
- Tailor the amount of engineering rigor, and applicable quality gates, applied to each task
- Delegate engineering authority via the Skills Management processes to other engineers and responsible to ensure appropriate Engineering Authority has been applied.
- Ensure all design activities are carried out as needed by the stipulated processes & design decisions are taken and documented.
- Grant final approval on engineering analysis and ultimately grant Design Approval for Engineering Changes
- Sign-off of Training Release (when authorized from customers)
- ensure the Technical Integrity of assigned training devices and systems is maintained.
- Direct project teams when inconsistencies are found in engineering or configuration records, or on any matter of configuration management.
- Support audits (Internal, ISO, CMMI, Other) of the EMS relating to assigned training devices with a goal of "nil CARs" and with all PARs to be cleared by the agreed date.
- Support the Simulator Configuration Engineer as they plan and execute configuration changes.

Technical Guidance and Mentoring

- provide support to engineers in designing and developing engineering changes to ensure consistency of solution with other platforms, application of internal and external standards/best practice, reusability, scalability, quality, modularity, simplicity, customer satisfaction, and business strategy

Maintenance of the Engineering Management System

- work with the CENG to identify and implement improvement in the EMS and participate in the EMS Community of Practice (Steering Group)
- ensure consistency of Technical Leader's decisions in function of common baseline vs project across the organization
- arbitrate on technical issues and make decisions on the best way forward.
- foster the technical career track, identify technical leads growth opportunities, help attract,
- Recruit the best talent and develop the talent pipeline.
- represents the organization at the Architecture Board
- enforce consistency within the organization and with the overall reference architecture.
- participate in the vision, strategy and roadmap creation, and prioritization.
- supports innovation and special projects, monitors technology trends, and seeks opportunities and see them to realization.
- participate in the role of Talent Scout or Technical Coach for the Engineering Technical Career Track

Our ideal candidate has:

Tertiary qualifications and demonstrated professional engineering competencies sufficient to satisfy the requirements for:

- Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) membership in Engineers Australia; or
- Registered Professional Engineer of Professionals Australia (RPEng);

A Technical Authority is expected to have:

- relevant experience in the management of a design and CI management system within a QMS
- a broad exposure to establishing or maintaining the engineering design of the simulators in a support environment.
- a demonstrably high level of professional knowledge of the simulators, acquired either through relevant prior experience, and/or formal training courses.
- a high level of understanding of the regulatory environment for the applicable simulators
adequate Systems Engineering (SE) discernment to guide Engineering Team members in complying with the EMS.
- confidence to undertake independent design review and approval.
- maturity and integrity to identify situations that are beyond their competency and capability.
- the ability to mentor other engineers to facilitate learning, development, and knowledge-sharing among the Engineering Teams

What CAE offers you:

- Opportunity to make a considerable/positive impact on Australian defence and security
- Exciting career paths in a truly global business
- Access to a generous ADF Reserve Service Policy

Security requirements

As the Australian Department of Defence is a major client, you must be eligible for SECRET (NV1) level Defence security clearance, and preferably already hold a current SECRET (NV1) clearance.

Applications

If this role fits what you are looking for and you believe you have the necessary skills and experience, click 'Apply Now' and attach your resume.

EEO Statement

At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. With no exception. As captured in our overarching value "One CAE", we're proud to work as one passionate, boundaryless and inclusive team.

At CAE, all employees are welcome regardless of race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity or age. The masculine form may be used in this job description solely for ease of reading, but refers to men, women and the gender diverse.

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, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender indentity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by local laws.

If you don't see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed in the job posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. 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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