Software Engineer with Security Clearance Job Binghamton area,City of Binghamton New York USA,Engineering

Location: City of Binghamton

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, you'll help build the mission ready training systems that shape how aircrews prepare for real world operations. From high fidelity simulation technologies to next generation live virtual constructive solutions, you'll work on systems that elevate readiness and deliver meaningful impact for defense customers worldwide.

Our Binghamton team plays a key role in developing and integrating these cutting edge capabilities, making it an exciting place for engineers who want to innovate, modernize, and contribute to critical national security programs. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. What You'll Do:
Develop and maintain software for flight and mission simulators, ensuring reliability and performance to train pilots for safe mission outcomes.
Work on legacy code bases critical to simulator functionality, driving modernization through enhancements, and new features while ensuring maintenance, optimization, and stability.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate software with hardware, ensuring seamless operation for real-time, mission-critical applications.
Contribute to projects using both Waterfall and Agile/Scrum methodologies, adapting to structured development cycles or iterative sprints as needed.
Write and maintain clean, efficient code, with a focus on real-time systems and simulator performance.
Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and cross-functional brainstorming to drive innovation within a disciplined development process.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in legacy and real-time systems, ensuring simulators meet the highest standards for pilot training. Qualifications and Education Requirements

What You Bring:
Bachelor's in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
5+ years of experience in software engineering for mission-critical or real-time environments.
Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for ensuring software reliability in high-stakes training environments.
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.
Background in military training, simulation, or mission-readiness systems, along with experience working on government or DoD-aligned programs. 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 help shape next-generation training solutions in a collaborative, high-impact environment.
You'll grow your career alongside engineers who value innovation, excellence, and real-world impact. Why Binghamton? Binghamton blends smalltown charm with big opportunities, offering a welcoming, affordable place to build both a career and a life. With a rising tech presence, a strong university influence, and easy access to outdoor recreation, it's an ideal setting for engineers who want balance, community, and room to grow.

Whether you're local, returning home, or ready for a fresh start, Binghamton provides smalltown safety, great community schools, and the advantage of being an easy weekend drive from New York City, Philadelphia, and the Finger Lakes wine region. 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…