Communications Systems Engineer

Overview

🚀 Join CAE in Binghamton, NY — Build the Communication Systems That Help Pilots Come Home Safe

CAE is looking for an experienced Communications Systems Engineer to develop and modernize the mission‑critical communication systems used in high‑fidelity flight and mission simulators. Your work will directly impact how pilots train for real‑world missions — and how they return safely.

• Design and maintain advanced voice, data, RF, and network communication systems for flight simulators.
• Modernize and enhance legacy comms systems critical to real‑time training.
• Integrate SDRs, satellite comms, and modern RF tech into existing simulator platforms.
• Work hands‑on with software and hardware teams to ensure seamless real‑time performance.
• Develop and optimize comms protocols and algorithms for high‑fidelity simulation.
• Troubleshoot complex communication issues and support mission‑critical readiness.

• Bachelor’s in EE, CE, Communications Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 8+ years in comms systems engineering for real-time or mission-critical environments.
• Expertise in TCP/IP, UDP, VoIP, SDRs, RF, or satellite comms.
• Familiarity with MIL‑STD, ARINC, and RTCA standards.
• Ability to work in Agile or Waterfall environments.
• U.S. citizenship + ability to obtain/maintain DoD Secret clearance and Special Program Access.
• Willingness to support occasional travel and variable schedules.

• Affordable living, a growing tech community, access to the Finger Lakes, and a vibrant quality of life — a great place to build both your career and your home.
• 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.
• Salary Range: 144,
• 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.

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.

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