Communications Systems Engineer

Join CAE in Binghamton, NY, and help pilots return safely from their missions! As a Communications Systems Engineer, 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.

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan