CAE Inc

Systems Engineer

CAE Inc$118K — $138K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in Systems, Electrical, Computer, Aerospace, or related field.
  • 5+ years of systems engineering experience in defense (mission systems, C4ISR, EW, avionics, sensors).
  • Strong skills in troubleshooting complex technical systems.
  • Ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance and Special Program Access.
  • U.S. citizenship required due to government contract obligations.

Responsibilities

  • Design and maintain core simulator systems for high performance.
  • Modernize legacy systems with new features and improved stability.
  • Collaborate with teams to integrate components into training devices.
  • Support system reviews and innovation for next-gen training.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues on both modern and legacy platforms.
  • Contribute to systems enhancing pilot readiness and mission safety.

Benefits

  • Work directly impacts global pilot readiness and mission safety.
  • Join a company with 75 years of leadership in simulation technology.
  • Collaborative, high-impact work environment encouraging innovation.
  • Opportunities for career growth alongside skilled engineers.
Full Job Description
Summary

Join CAE in Binghamton, NY - Build Mission Ready Training Systems

CAE USA is seeking a talented and motivated professional to join our team at our Binghamton, NY location. This role is an integral part of our mission to deliver world-class simulation, training, and mission-readiness solutions. The selected candidate will work onsite at our Binghamton facility, collaborating closely with cross-functional engineering teams, program managers, and customers. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates interested in making Binghamton their new home base. This is an exciting opportunity to take the next step in your career while contributing to impactful, high-visibility programs within a global industry leader.

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, 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.


Qualifications and Education Requirements

What You Bring:
  • Bachelor's in Systems, Electrical, Computer, Aerospace, or related engineering field.
  • 5+ years of systems engineering experience in the defense domain (mission systems, C4ISR, EW, avionics, sensors, or comparable).
  • Demonstrated strength in troubleshooting and resolving complex technical system issues.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain an active DoD Secret or higher clearance prior to the start of employment.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain Special Program Access.
  • Flexibility to support occasional overtime, weekend work, shift work and site travel (CONUS)
  • Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.


Preferred Skills
  • Knowledge of network and platform interfaces (e.g., Ethernet/TCP/IP, MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 429/664, serial buses).
  • Strong problem-solving instincts and a passion for building reliable, high-performance systems.
  • Experience working in Waterfall and/or Agile/Scrum environments.
  • Experience with Electronic Warfare, radar/EO/IR sensors, signal processing/DSP, or secure communications.


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.
  • This position will be onsite in Binghamton, NY.


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: $118,300-138,000

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
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