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About the Role

As a Senior Software Engineer in CAE's Binghamton hub, you will lead a team of software engineers, providing technical and strategic leadership to develop and maintain software for high-fidelity flight and mission simulators. You will blend modern and legacy technologies to deliver cutting-edge training solutions, making a global impact by empowering pilots and defense personnel to train effectively and return safely from their missions.

Responsibilities

Provide technical oversight for modernizing legacy code bases critical to simulator functionality, guiding the team in implementing enhancements, new features, and optimizations to maintain system stability.
Drive the integration of advanced technologies, such as virtual reality (VR) and real-time systems, with legacy platforms, fostering innovation while ensuring seamless functionality for mission-critical applications.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, systems engineers, and project managers, to align software development with simulator hardware requirements and project goals.
Manage software development projects using Waterfall and Agile/Scrum methodologies, balancing structured timelines with iterative sprints to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality solutions.
Oversee the development of clean, efficient code in languages like C, C++, Python, or C#, ensuring robust performance in real-time simulation environments.
Facilitate code reviews, release planning, and strategic brainstorming sessions, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence within a disciplined development process.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical challenges in legacy and real-time systems, guiding the team to ensure simulators meet the highest standards for pilot training in dynamic environments.
Comply with all company security and data protection/usage policies and procedures.
Be personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form.
Not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know.
Not divulge information outside the company without management approval.
Ensure all government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company-provided resources.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
8+ years of professional experience in software engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership or technical lead role in the tech industry, overseeing mission-critical or real-time systems development.
Proven leadership skills, with a track record of mentoring teams, driving technical innovation, and delivering high-quality software in high-stakes environments.
Proficiency in C++, C, Python, or C#, with experience leading teams in maintaining legacy code bases or developing real-time/embedded systems.
Expertise in software development for simulation or defense systems, with a strong understanding of integrating modern technologies (e.g., real-time processing) with legacy systems.
Strong project management skills, with expertise in Waterfall and/or Agile/Scrum methodologies, and the ability to lead teams in either environment.
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).
Only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role due to U.S. Government contract requirements.

Skills

C++
C
Python
C#
Virtual Reality (VR)
Real-time systems
Waterfall methodology
Agile/Scrum methodologies
Software development for simulation
Defense systems development
Legacy code modernization
Real-time processing
Project management

Location

Binghamton, NY

Work Type

Regular
Full-time

Experience Level

Senior
8+ years of professional experience in software engineering
3+ years in a leadership or technical lead role

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

Salary/Compensations

$153,300-169,500

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits support you professionally and personally.

About the Company

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 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.
As a global leader in Civil Aviation and Defense & Security across 40 countries, we advance together as One CAE, fueled by thousands of passionate individuals operating in a culture where everyone can thrive.
We hold ourselves accountable for building an inclusive community at every level, and our comprehensive benefits support you professionally and personally.
Together, we are All For shaping a future where safety, sustainability, and inclusivity lead the way.
Join us and be part of something bigger—where your impact reaches beyond CAE and helps shape the world of tomorrow.

Equal Opportunity

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.
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.