Senior Systems Engineer

CAE • Binghamton, NY

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Join CAE in Binghamton, NY — Build Mission Ready Training Systems. At CAE, we create mission critical simulation technology that prepares pilots and maintainers for the toughest real world missions. As a Systems Engineer, you’ll shape the systems powering our high fidelity flight and mission simulators—modernizing legacy platforms, integrating new capabilities, and ensuring the realism and reliability that keeps pilots mission ready.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• 8+ years of experience in systems 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 instincts and a passion for building reliable, high‑performance systems.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret clearance and Special Program Access; U.S. citizenship required.
• 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.

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.
• Defense or military experience and comfort operating in both Traditional and Agile environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain core systems that ensure reliable, high performing simulator operation.
• Modernize legacy simulator systems with enhancements, new features, and optimized stability.
• Collaborate with software and hardware teams to integrate system components seamlessly into real time training devices.
• Support system reviews and cross functional innovation to evolve next generation training capabilities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex system issues across modern and legacy platforms.
• Contribute to systems that directly support pilot readiness and mission safety.

Benefits

• 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!

What This Job Offers

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