Communications Systems Engineer Security Clearance

Join CAE in Binghamton, NY and help pilots return safely from their missions. As a Communications Systems Engineer you will design, develop, and maintain advanced communication systems for high‑fidelity flight and mission simulators, integrating modern and legacy technologies to support realistic training environments.

• 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.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active DoD Secret or higher clearance prior to the start of employment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access.
• Flexibility to support occasional overtime, weekend work, shift work, and site travel (CONUS).
• U.S. citizenship required (due to U.S. Government contract requirements).

• Must comply with all company security and data protection policies and procedures.
• Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials in any form.
• Shall not divulge any information or grant access to employees who are not authorized.
• All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company‑provided resources.
• Incumbent must be eligible for a DoD Personal Security Clearance.

Salary range: $144,300 - $168,300, subject to evaluation of experience, qualifications, skills, internal equity, and market.

CAE is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment 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. Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact the recruiter. Only those who match the requirements will be contacted.