Associate Technical Writer-EN

CAE; City of Binghamton (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Work-life balance

Career development

Recognition & advancement

Job summary

CAE is seeking an Associate Technical Writer in the United States, based in New York, to translate complex engineering concepts into clear, accurate documentation that supports training systems used by pilots and maintainers.

You’ll collaborate with engineers and quality teams, apply DoD and industry style standards, and use publishing tools to prepare content for release. This early-career role offers growth opportunities in a global leader in simulation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or a related field.
• Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and page-layout skills with sharp attention to detail.
• Solid computer skills and comfort with Microsoft Office; experience with publishing or multimedia tools is a plus.
• Ability to manage deadlines, stay organized, and work effectively within a structured process.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Write, edit, and proofread clear, accurate technical documentation.
• Translate complex technical concepts into easy-to-understand text and visuals.
• Apply DoD and industry style standards to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Use publishing tools (Microsoft Office, Acrobat, FrameMaker, Photoshop, Quicksilver) to create and update materials.
• Organize content, manage document structures, and support configuration-management workflows.
• Collaborate with engineers, authors, and QA to verify accuracy and meet deadlines.

Skills

Technical writing

Editing

Proofreading

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor's degree in English or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

FrameMaker

Photoshop

Quicksilver

HTML/XML

Job description

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

Who We Are

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

Summary

Launch Your Career at CAE — Bring Clarity to MissionReady Training

Kickstart your career at CAE, where you’ll help transform complex engineering concepts into clear, accurate, and professional documentation that supports world-class training systems. As an Associate Technical Writer, you’ll collaborate with engineers, authors, and quality teams to refine technical content, ensure consistency, and publish materials that meet strict standards for clarity, accuracy, and visual effectiveness. You’ll gain handson experience editing and developing documentation, designing graphics and layouts, and using industrystandard publishing tools to prepare content for release—all while contributing to products that help pilots and maintainers perform at their best.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

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

What You’ll Do

• Write, edit, and proofread clear, accurate technical documentation.
• Translate complex technical concepts into easy‑to‑understand text and visuals.
• Apply DoD and industry style standards to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Use publishing tools (Microsoft Office, Acrobat, FrameMaker, Photoshop, Quicksilver) to create and update materials.
• Organize content, manage document structures, and support configuration‑management workflows.
• Collaborate with engineers, authors, and QA to verify accuracy and meet deadlines.

Qualifications And Education Requirements

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or a related field.
• Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and page‑layout skills with sharp attention to detail.
• Solid computer skills and comfort with Microsoft Office; experience with publishing or multimedia tools is a plus.
• Ability to manage deadlines, stay organized, and work effectively within a structured process.
• 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

• Ability to understand technical subject matter and convert it into clear, accessible documentation.
• Familiarity with style guides, DoD standards, and structured authoring practices.
• Knowledge of directory structures, configuration management, and documentation workflows.
• Experience with HTML, XML, or other web‑authoring tools is helpful.
• Optional additional coursework in desktop publishing, multimedia production, or online authoring tools.
• Familiarity with tools like GitHub/GitLab, Jenkins, or Atlassian (school or project experience counts!).

Why You’ll Love Working At CAE

• Your efforts 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 a team who is passionate about mentoring and helping you build your career.

Why Bingham