CAE Inc

Senior Systems Engineer

CAE Inc$153K — $169K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 8+ years of experience in systems engineering for mission-critical or real-time systems.
  • Proven leadership skills with a history of mentoring and technical innovation.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with a passion for high-performance systems.
  • Ability to obtain/maintain DoD Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
  • Flexibility for overtime or travel is required.

Responsibilities

  • Design and maintain crucial systems for reliable simulator performance.
  • Modernize legacy systems with enhancements and stability improvements.
  • Collaborate with software and hardware teams for seamless component integration.
  • Support system reviews to evolve next-gen training technologies.
  • Troubleshoot complex system issues across various platforms.
  • Contribute to system improvements that enhance pilot readiness.

Benefits

  • Contribute to global pilot readiness and mission safety.
  • Join a company with 75 years of innovative simulation technology.
  • Work in a collaborative, impactful environment where your ideas matter.
  • Grow your career alongside skilled engineers committed to technical excellence.
Full Job Description

 
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  

 What You Bring:

  • 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 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: $153,300.00 - $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.  

About CAE Inc

CAE Inc. is a Canadian manufacturer of simulation technologies, modelling technologies and training services to airlines, aircraft manufacturers, healthcare specialists, and defense customers. CAE was founded in 1947, and has manufacturing operations and training facilities in 35 countries. CAE's Defense and Security business unit focuses on training solutions for defense forces across the world. CAE's Civil Aviation Training Solutions business unit provides training solutions for civil aviation organizations worldwide, including airlines, aircraft manufacturers, training centers, and aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul organizations. CAE's Healthcare business unit designs and manufactures simulators and offers audiovisual and simulation center management services for medical schools, nursing schools, hospitals, defense forces, and other medical organizations. CAE is headquartered in Saint-Laurent, Quebec.
Learn more about CAE Inc
Size
13,000 employees
Market Cap
$6 billion
Industry
Founded
1947
5 Year Trend
+4.5%
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