About This Role

About the Role:

As a Technical Leader – Verification and Validation (V&V) in our Defense & Security (D&S) division, you will be the go-to expert for technical aspects of V&V. You’ll lead the V&V Community of Practice (CoP), mentor test specialists (TE) and military training experts (MTE), drive process harmonization, and support innovation and product development. This role is ideal for a proactive leader with deep technical expertise and a passion for continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Community Engagement

• Lead the V&V CoP: organize meetings, guide members (MTEs, TEs), and foster collaboration.
• Provide technical supervision and mentorship, including 1-on-1 coaching and competency development.
• Support project teams throughout the lifecycle—monitoring progress, resolving roadblocks, and sharing lessons learned.
• Represent V&V in cross-functional meetings (with Systems Architects, Chief Engineers, PMs, and customers).
• Promote V&V visibility and value across the organization and reinforce collaboration with other CoPs.

Standardization & Process Improvement

• Drive harmonization of V&V processes, templates, and tools across D&S and other CAE business units.
• Collaborate with other CoPs to align practices and participate in joint workshops.
• Support quality audits (CMMI, ISO, CAR) and contribute to QTG standards development and review.
• Manage and improve V&V tools and infrastructure, including automation and innovation initiatives.

Innovation & Product Support

• Act as a point of contact for new technology integration and product development (e.g., AR/VR, ILE, Prodigy).
• Consolidate subject matter experts’ (SME) input and ensure alignment with evolving customer and training needs.

Solutions & Estimation

• Lead estimation activities and delegate requests as needed.
• Improve estimation processes and templates; provide training and guidance.
• Represent V&V in solution discussions with engineering and solution teams.
• Ensure customer training requirements are addressed in all solutions.

Recruitment & Training

• Support hiring and onboarding of new V&V team members.
• Manage internal training programs, materials, and progress tracking.

What You Bring:

• 8+ years of experience in V&V or the D&S industry.
• Strong understanding of V&V methodologies, simulation systems, and defense programs.
• Familiarity with CAE’s training solutions and modeling/simulation platforms.
• Proven leadership and mentoring experience.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English and French.
• Highly organized, results-driven, and collaborative across global teams.
• Willingness to support other V&V groups as needed.

CAE offers: 

• Benefits: fully flexible for you to choose what is important
• Retirement: Defined Benefits Retirement Plan & Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
• Financial Perks: Employee Stock Purchase Plan & numerous corporate discounts
• Personal and Family Programs: Physical Wellness Plan & Supplementary Maternity Plan
• Work-Life Balance: Flextime & California Fridays all year
• Fun at work: social and community events all-year round!

Position Type                       

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