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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineering Manager - **Company:** CAE - **Location:** Binghamton, NY, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $153,300.0 - $169,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Github, Scrum Methodology, Software Maintenance, Software Engineering, Gitlab, Information Technology, Atlassian Tools, Legacy Systems, Jenkins - **Published:** August 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9112743/software-engineering-manager ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience). * 8+ years of professional software engineering experience, with hands-on development in mission critical or realtime systems. * Minimum of 3-5 years leading teams, mentoring engineers, or serving as a technical lead. * Strong mastery of realtime/embedded or simulation development experience. * High initiative, strong ownership, positive attitude, and consistent follow-through. * Ability to motivate, coach, and elevate a team while contributing technically ~80% of your time. * Ability to obtain and maintain an active DoD Secret clearance and Special Program Access. U.S. citizenship required. * Flexibility for occasional overtime, weekend/shift work, and CONUS travel. * Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role. Preferred Skills * Experience in integrating modern technology into legacy architectures. * Experience with tools such as Atlassian suite, GitHub/GitLab, Jenkins, and change control systems. * Earned Value Management (EVM) experience (Cost/Schedule/Technical) * Defense or military experience and comfort operating in both Traditional and Agile environments. ## 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 empower our teams to build mission critical simulation training solutions that prepare pilots and maintainers for the real world. As a Software Engineering Manager, you will blend strong hands-on engineering expertise with inspiring team leadership to deliver high-fidelity, mission critical training systems used by pilots and defense personnel worldwide. You'll work out of our Binghamton location -an area known for its affordability, rich history, and proximity to the scenic Finger Lakes., Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. What You'll Do: Technical Leadership * Lead and mentor software engineers in designing, developing, and maintaining software for flight and mission simulators, ensuring high reliability and exceptional performance. * Modernize and enhance legacy codebases essential to simulator functionality, driving upgrades that improve stability and expand capability. * Collaborate closely with hardware, systems engineering, and program management stakeholders to align software development with program needs. * Lead projects using both Waterfall and Agile/Scrum methodologies and contribute to BOEs, IMPs, and IMS planning. * Troubleshoot complex issues in real-time or legacy systems to support high stakes pilot training outcomes. People & Program Management * Create and maintain a productive, supportive, and growth focused team environment. * Coach, motivate, and develop engineers to achieve excellence in performance and career progression. * Define roles and responsibilities and guide the adoption of best practice engineering processes and tools. * Support proposals, staffing plans, hiring, evaluations, and company communications., 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. 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. 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