Associate Software Engineer

Associate Software Engineer

Launch your software career at CAE — shape the future of mission-ready training.

Kickstart your engineering career at CAE, where we build world-class simulation technology that prepares pilots and maintainers for the toughest real-world missions. As an Associate Software Engineer, you'll work on the software that powers our high-fidelity flight and mission simulators — adding new capabilities, modernizing existing systems, and helping deliver the realism that keeps pilots mission-ready.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Build real software that matters — developing features across the full software lifecycle.
• Team up with engineers from multiple disciplines to turn ideas into working solutions.
• Debug and optimize code to improve performance, efficiency, and reliability.
• Participate in code reviews, learn best practices, and grow your engineering toolkit.
• Stay curious — explore new technologies and bring fresh thinking to complex software challenges.

Qualifications and education requirements:

• A BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).
• Strong communication, teamwork, and the confidence to collaborate with engineers at all levels.
• A mindset built on ownership, accountability, and the drive to keep learning.
• Sharp analytical thinking and problem-solving instincts.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret clearance and Special Program Access; U.S. citizenship required.
• Willingness to support occasional overtime, shift work, weekend work, and CONUS travel.
• Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.

Preferred skills:

• Experience developing, testing, and debugging software — via coursework, projects, or internships.
• Familiarity with tools like GitHub/GitLab, Jenkins, or Atlassian (school or project experience counts!).

Why you'll love working at CAE:

• Your software will help real pilots train safely for real-world missions.
• You'll join a global leader with 75+ years of breaking new ground in simulation and immersive training.
• You'll work in an environment where early-career voices matter—your ideas fuel next-gen training systems.
• You'll grow alongside engineers who are passionate about mentoring and helping you build your career.

Why Binghamton?

Binghamton is an ideal launchpad for early career engineers — affordable, friendly, close to Binghamton University, and surrounded by outdoor adventure. It's a community where you can build your career and your life.

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.

Work environment:

• Duties performed in an office environment and manufacturing facility.
• Must be able to work overtime on and off-shifts as required.

Physical demands:

• Must be able to perform normal office duties (e.g. sitting for long periods at a desk)
• Must be able to travel CONUS/OCONUS via car and airplane
• Must be able to climb stairs to enter and exit a simulator

Salary range: $86900-$96100

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.

Other duties:

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.

Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process. If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at hrops@caemilusa.com.