About the role
We are inviting expressions of interest for an Integration Specialist to join our team supporting the delivery, development and continuous improvement of system integrations across our UK based operations within a military environment. This is an exciting role where you will be a key member in the team driving technology and maintenance for the CAE systems on flight simulators – both fixed wing and rotary. Support of multiple sites may be required including, but not limited to, locations such as RAF Valley, RAF Shawbury, RAF Waddington, RNAS Yeovilton, RNAS Culdrose and RAF Cranwell. Some of these visits will be multiple days, so you need to be flexible to travel as well as stay away from home when required.
In the average week you will be involved in the development, integration and test phase of the communication between aircraft simulation software and interface instruments. In addition, you will be involved in update projects and will be the customer and engineer’s main point of contact for software related issues whilst also leading and offering technical support to software engineers during integration of their systems. You will also be required to provide project information (status, risks etc) to upper management.
Key Tasks
Responsible for updating computers, avionic systems, visual and various other systems on simulators.
Hands on interaction with multiple software and hardware platforms.
Hardware setup and integration.
Software scripting, debugging and integration.
Schedule and coordinate hardware and software integration tasks with other groups.
Thorough understanding of configuration management systems, hardware interfaces, and software development.
Provide technical expertise during subjective and objective evaluations of training devices.
Help with the resolution of all acceptance faults.
Coordinate and review technical/operational deliverables prior to submission to customer.
Project Team Meetings (Weekly meetings with assigned staff).
Customer Reviews (support formal reviews with customers as required by assigned project)
Support the development of close working relationship between CAE UK and other CAE geographical entities to promote the reuse of core products and technologies
Maintain currency with software related technical advances and their application to CAE solutions.
Preparation of requirement specifications and other documents pertinent to CAE Software processes.
Adhere to all Company and contractual standards and processes applicable to software.
Required to travel to multiple locations within the UK to support several CAE customers and projects
Maybe required to travel outside the UK for ad hoc support requests
Any other duties as specified.
About you
We are looking for someone with good experience of working on Flight Simulators – fixed wing, rotary, commercial or military – this is a prerequisite
Flexible to travel and be away from home from time to time – sometimes at short notice
Comfortable providing high level and often complex support over the phone to engineers or technicians in situ
Full UK driving license
Either holds or is able to obtain UK security clearance (requires at least 5 years UK residency)
Must have existing rights to live and work in the UK
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.
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CAE is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, nationality, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by law. We encourage applicants who may not meet every qualification to apply. Reasonable accommodations are available—contact your recruiter or email CAECarrieres-Careers@cae.com if needed.
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.
