Senior Systems Engineer at CAE in Binghamton, NY

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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 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 responsibl