Communications Systems Engineering

Communications Systems EngineerJoin 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. What You'll Do: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.What You Bring: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.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.Flexibility to support occasional overtime, weekend work, shift work, and site travel (CONUS).Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.Whether you're a local, an alum, or relocating, you'll find a supportive community and endless potential. 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. Incumbent must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance.Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role. Salary Range: 144,300 - 168,300The 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.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. If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io About CAE At CAE, our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, we've driven innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies, we empower our customers to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably. Position Type Regular Equal Opportunity Employer CAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees 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. 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