Software Engineer Security Clearance

Software Engineer with Security Clearance

Posted 3 days ago. Join CAE’s Defense & Security unit, a global partner in defense and security, delivering cutting‑edge training solutions.

As part of our mission‑focused software team, you will develop and maintain flight and mission simulators, ensuring reliability and performance for pilot training.

• Develop and maintain software for flight and mission simulators.
• Work on legacy code bases critical to simulator functionality, driving modernization.
• Integrate new technologies such as virtual reality (VR) with existing legacy systems.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate software with hardware for real‑time, mission‑critical applications.
• Contribute to projects using both Waterfall and Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Write and maintain clean, efficient code in C, C++, Python, or C# focused on real‑time systems.
• Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and cross‑functional brainstorming.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in legacy and real‑time systems.
• Make a global impact by building software that empowers pilots and defense personnel.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 8+ years of professional experience in software engineering, focusing on mission‑critical or real‑time systems.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and passion for ensuring software reliability in high‑stakes training.
• Proficiency in C++, C, or Python, with experience on legacy code bases or real‑time/embedded systems.
• Must obtain and maintain an active DoD Secret or higher clearance before employment.
• Must obtain and maintain Special Program Access.
• Flexibility to support occasional overtime, weekend work, shift work, and site travel (CONUS).
• U.S. citizenship required due to U.S. government contract requirements.

• Comply with all company security and data protection policies.
• Properly mark and handle all information, ensuring confidentiality and need‑to‑know access.
• Do not disclose information outside the company without management approval.
• Store all government and proprietary information electronically on company‑provided resources.
• Eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance.

Salary Range: $118,300 - $138,000

Mid‑Senior level

Contract

Engineering and Information Technology

Defense & Space

CAE USA Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact the recruiter at any point in the recruitment process.