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City of Binghamton, New York, United States
Onsite
Who We Are:
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
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.
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 their 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 hrops@caemilusa.com
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.
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 their 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 CAECarrieres-Careers@cae.com.
As part of our process, we may use AI‑supported tools to help review applications, with human decision‑making at every step. CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.