Communications Systems Engineer

About This Role

Join CAE in Binghamton, NY, and Help Pilots Return Safely from Their Missions!

At CAE, we empower our employees to create mission‑critical simulation solutions that train pilots and maintenance personnel, ensuring their safe return from real‑world missions. As a Communications Systems Engineer in our Binghamton hub, you'll design, develop, and maintain advanced communication systems for high‑fidelity flight and mission simulators, integrating modern and legacy technologies to support realistic training environments. Live and work in the vibrant Greater Binghamton area, known for its affordable living, rich history, and access to the scenic Finger Lakes region, a perfect place to build your career and life.

• Design, develop, and maintain communication systems for flight and mission simulators, ensuring reliable and high‑performance voice, data, and network interactions to train pilots for safe mission outcomes.
• Work on legacy communication systems critical to simulator functionality, driving modernization through enhancements and new features while ensuring maintenance, optimization, and stability.
• Integrate advanced communication technologies, such as software‑defined radios (SDRs) and/or satellite communications, with existing legacy simulator platforms to deliver secure, reliable and realistic training environments for mission‑critical pilot operations.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including software and hardware engineers, to integrate communication systems with simulator hardware, ensuring seamless operation for real‑time, mission‑critical applications.
• Develop and optimize communication protocols and algorithms to ensure robust performance in real‑time simulation environments.
• Participate in system design reviews and cross‑functional brainstorming to drive innovation in communication systems within a disciplined development process.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in legacy and real‑time communication systems, ensuring simulators meet the highest standards for pilot training.
• Make a global impact by building communication systems that empower pilots and defense personnel to train effectively and return safely from their missions.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Communications Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 8+ years of professional experience in communications systems engineering, with a focus on developing and maintaining mission‑critical or real‑time communication systems.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and a passion for ensuring reliability and performance of communication systems in high‑stakes training environments.
• Expertise in communication protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, UDP, VoIP) and technologies such as software‑defined radios (SDRs), RF systems, or satellite communications.
• Working knowledge of industry standards such as MIL‑STD‑810, MIL‑STD‑461, MIL‑STD‑704, for airworthiness, ARINC and RTCA standards are preferred.
• Familiarity with Waterfall and Agile/Scrum methodologies, with the ability to thrive in structured or iterative development environments.
• 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.

Binghamton offers small‑town charm with big opportunities. With a thriving tech scene, proximity to Binghamton University, and access to nature, it's an ideal place to grow your career and enjoy a balanced lifestyle. Whether you're a local, an alum, or relocating, you'll find a supportive community and endless potential.

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…