Senior Software Engineer

CAE • Binghamton, NY

15d • Onsite

About The Position

Join CAE in Binghamton, NY — Build Mission Ready Training Systems. At CAE, you’ll help build the mission ready training systems that shape how aircrews prepare for real-world operations. From high-fidelity simulation technologies to next generation live virtual constructive solutions, you’ll work on systems that elevate readiness and deliver meaningful impact for defense customers worldwide. Our Binghamton team plays a key role in developing and integrating these cutting edge capabilities, making it an exciting place for engineers who want to innovate, modernize, and contribute to critical national security programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• 8+ years of experience in software engineering for mission‑critical or real‑time environments.
• Proven leadership skills, with a track record of mentoring teams, driving technical innovation, and delivering high-quality software in high-stakes environments.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for ensuring software reliability in high-stakes training environments.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret clearance and Special Program Access; U.S. citizenship required.
• Flexibility for occasional overtime, shift work, weekend work, and CONUS travel.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of MIL‑STD‑810, MIL‑STD‑461, MIL‑STD‑704; ARINC / RTCA experience preferred.
• Experience working in Waterfall and/or Agile/Scrum environments.
• Background in military training, simulation, or mission‑readiness systems, along with experience working on government or DoD‑aligned programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain software for flight and mission simulators, ensuring reliability and performance to train pilots for safe mission outcomes.
• Work on legacy code bases critical to simulator functionality, driving modernization through enhancements, and new features while ensuring maintenance, optimization, and stability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate software with hardware, ensuring seamless operation for real-time, mission-critical applications.
• Contribute to projects using both Waterfall and Agile/Scrum methodologies, adapting to structured development cycles or iterative sprints as needed.
• Write and maintain clean, efficient code, with a focus on real-time systems and simulator performance.
• Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and cross-functional brainstorming to drive innovation within a disciplined development process.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in legacy and real-time systems, ensuring simulators meet the highest standards for pilot training.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package
• 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!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior