Systems Engineer

CAE
Binghamton, United States of America
20 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Shift work
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
$ 170K

Job location

Binghamton, United States of America

Tech stack

Agile Methodologies
Systems Engineering
Computer Simulation
Computer Engineering
Scrum
SC Clearance
Legacy Systems

Job description

  • 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., At CAE, we create missioncritical simulation technology that prepares pilots and maintainers for the toughest realworld missions. As a Systems Engineer, you'll shape the systems powering our highfidelity flight and mission simulators-modernizing legacy platforms, integrating new capabilities, and ensuring the realism and reliability that keeps pilots missionready., 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, highperforming 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 realtime training devices.

  • Support system reviews and crossfunctional innovation to evolve nextgeneration training capabilities.

  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex system issues across modern and legacy platforms.

  • Contribute to systems that directly support pilot readiness and mission safety., 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.

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.

  • 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., * 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

Benefits & conditions

  • 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!

About the company

* 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., 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., 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.

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