Senior Software Engineer with Security Clearance

CAE USA; City of Binghamton (NY); On-site; USD 153,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Safe work environment

Flexible work-life balance

Career development

Job summary

CAE USA in Binghamton, NY, is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to develop and maintain flight and mission-simulation software. You will collaborate across teams to modernize legacy code, enabling high-fidelity training for aircrews and mission readiness. This role emphasizes real-time performance and reliability in defense-grade systems.

The position requires a Bachelor's in CS/CE, 8+ years in mission-critical software, strong leadership, and DoD Secret clearance (U.S. citizenship).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of software engineering experience in mission-critical or real-time environments.
• Proven leadership, mentoring teams, driving technical innovation, delivering high-quality software.
• Strong problem-solving skills and reliability focus in high-stakes training environments.
• Ability to obtain/maintain DoD Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
• Flexibility for overtime, shift work, weekends, and CONUS travel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain software for flight and mission simulators, ensuring reliability and performance.
• Modernize legacy code bases while maintaining simulator functionality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate software with hardware for real-time use.
• Contribute to projects using Waterfall and Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Write clean, efficient code focusing on real-time system performance.
• Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and cross-functional brainstorming.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in legacy and real-time systems.

Skills

Leadership & mentoring

Real-time systems

C/C++ software engineering

Problem solving

DoD security clearance

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Tools

Waterfall

Agile/Scrum

MIL-STD-810/461/704

Job description

CAE Vision: Our vision is to be the worldwide partner of choice in defense and security, and civil aviation by revolutionizing our customers' training and critical operations with digitally immersive solutions to elevate safety, efficiency and readiness.

CAE Defense & Security Mission: CAE's Defense and Security business unit focuses on helping prepare military customers to develop and maintain the highest levels of mission readiness.

CAE Values: Empowerment, Innovation, Excellence, Integrity and OneCAE make us who we are and we strive to make a difference in the world while helping each other succeed. What We Have to Offer:

• 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!

Summary 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What You'll Do:

• 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.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

What You Bring:

• 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.

Preferred Skills

• 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.

Why You'll Love Working at CAE

• Your engineering directly supports pilot readiness and mission safety around the globe.
• You'll be part of a company with 75 years of innovation in simulation and immersive training technology.
• You'll help shape next-generation training solutions in a collaborative, high-impact environment.
• You'll grow your career alongside engineers who value innovation, excellence, and real-world impact.

Why Binghamton?

Binghamton blends smalltown charm with big opportunities, offering a welcoming, affordable place to build both a career and a life. With a rising tech presence, a strong university influence, and easy access to outdoor recreation, it's an ideal setting for engineers who want balance, community, and room to grow. Whether you're local, returning home, or ready for a fresh start, Binghamton provides smalltown safety, great community schools, and the advantage of being an easy weekend drive from New York City, Philadelphia, and the Finger Lakes wine region.

Security Responsibilities

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.

Work Environment

• Duties performed in an office environment and manufacturing facility.
• Must be able to work overtime on and off-shifts as required.
• The employee is on call 24x7 for the resolution of problems and issues.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Must be able to perform normal office duties (e.g. sitting for long periods at a desk)
• Must be able to travel CONUS/OCONUS via car and airplane
• Must be able to climb stairs to enter and exit a simulator

Salary Range:

$153,300-$169,500.00 The actual compensation rate is subject to the evaluation of the following factors (but not limited to): the candidate's work experience, qualifications, skills, internal equity, and market.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. CAE USA Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to any protected characteristic, including disability and protected veteran status, as defined under federal, state, or local laws.

Position Type Regular Equal Opportunity Employer

Position Type Regular Equal Opportunity Employer CAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 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 . Data Privacy Privacy Statement | CAE 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.