Software Engineering Manager

About This Role

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About CAE USA:

At CAE USA, we are at the forefront of innovation in the defense industry, delivering cutting-edge simulation and training solutions to ensure mission readiness for our nation’s defense forces. As a global leader in aerospace and defense technologies, we empower our teams to push boundaries, solve complex challenges, and make a meaningful impact on national security. Join us in Binghamton, NY, where innovation meets purpose.

Who We Are:

• CAE Vision: Our vision is to be the worldwide partner of choice in defense and security, civil aviation, and healthcare 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!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

CAE USA is seeking an experienced and dynamic Engineering Manager to lead a talented team of engineers in the design, development, and delivery of innovative simulation and training systems for defense applications. This role will oversee multidisciplinary engineering projects, with a strong emphasis on integrating cutting-edge technologies with existing legacy systems to ensure seamless functionality and enhanced performance. The Engineering Manager will drive high-quality, on-time, and on-budget delivery of solutions that meet the rigorous demands of our customers, while fostering innovation, driving technical excellence, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support CAE’s mission of enhancing mission readiness. 

Technical responsibilities include:

• Oversee the full lifecycle of engineering projects, from requirements analysis and design to testing and deployment.
• Ensure compliance with defense industry standards, including ITAR, FAR, and cybersecurity requirements.
• Collaborate with program managers, product owners, and clients to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes, tools, and methodologies to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to maintain CAE’s competitive edge in defense simulation and training.
• Interface with customers, including military and government stakeholders, to ensure solutions meet operational needs.

Management responsibilities include:

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
• Manage resource allocation, project schedules, and budgets to achieve project milestones and organizational goals.
• Promote a safe and inclusive work environment, adhering to CAE’s values and ethical standards.

Qualifications and Education Requirements 

• BS degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Software, or related field) or equivalent education and work experience
• 8+ years of engineering experience in the defense or aerospace industry, with at least 3 years in a leadership or management role.
• Proven track record of managing complex engineering projects, preferably in simulation, training systems, or defense technology.
• Strong understanding of defense industry standards, regulations, and customer requirements.
• Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams.
• Experience with systems engineering, software development, and hardware integration in a defense context.
• Familiarity with Waterfall and/or Agile project management methodologies and tools (e.g., JIRA, MS Project).
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of CAE’s simulation platforms or similar technologies is a plus.
• Strong critical thinking and logical reasoning skills with the ability to solve issues and predict potential programmatic and technical risks
• Must have an active DoD Secret or higher clearance that has been granted or renewed in the last 5 years.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Special Program Access prior to the start of employment.
• Flexibility to support occasional overtime, weekend work, shift work and site travel (CONUS)
• Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role. 

Preferred Skills 

• Experience using earned value management systems to manage a team's cost and schedule performance.
• Demonstrated mentoring and coaching skills, and excellent 2-way communication skills (upward and downward).
• Time management and organizational skills to prioritize across concurrent program and functional responsibilities.
• Current Special Access Program (SAP) access.
• Proven ability recruiting top talent

Salary - $144,300 - 176,300

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. 

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 [email protected]  

Position Type

CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

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. At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. 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 [email protected].