Software Engineer

CAE • Binghamton, NY

12d • 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).
• 5+ years of experience in software engineering for mission‑critical or real‑time 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 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