Senior Systems Engineer with Security Clearance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Work-life balance

Professional development

Recognition

Job summary

Join CAE USA in Binghamton, NY as a Systems Engineer responsible for building mission-ready training systems. You will design and maintain core simulator systems and modernize legacy platforms to ensure high fidelity operation.

This role requires leadership, strong problem-solving in real-time environments, and collaboration with software/hardware teams, while maintaining readiness for defense programs and security clearances.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Electrical or Computer 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 mentoring, driving technical innovation and delivering high-quality software.
• Strong problem-solving instincts and passion for building reliable, high-performance systems.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

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 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.

Skills

Systems engineering

Real-time systems

Leadership

Problem solving

DoD security clearance

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related

Tools

MIL-STD-810

MIL-STD-461

MIL-STD-704

ARINC/RTCA

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, 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.

• Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. What You'll Do:

  • 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.

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

• 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 work in a collaborative, high-impact environment where your ideas fuel next-generation training systems.
  • You’ll grow your career alongside talented engineers who are passionate about technical excellence and real-world impact.

• Why Binghamton?

  Binghamton offers the perfect blend of opportunity and lifestyle-affordable living, a growing tech scene, access to Binghamton University, and endless outdoor recreation. Whether you're local or relocating, you'll find a supportive community and room to thrive.

• 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 Eligibility

  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

  • 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

  Salary Range: $153,300.00 - $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.

• Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

  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. Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact your 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 About CAE. At CAE, our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, we've driven innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies, we empower our customers to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged, collaboration drives progress, and your growth fuels our shared success. 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 your recruiter at any point in the