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
Join CAE in Binghamton, NY — Where Your Work Helps Bring Pilots Home Safely
At CAE, we empower our teams to build missioncritical simulation training solutions that prepare pilots and maintainers for the real world.. As a Project Engineer, you’ll be the technical lead driving engineering execution, strengthening program performance, and shaping the solutions behind mission readiness. You’ll work out of our Binghamton location —an area known for its affordability, rich history, and proximity to the scenic Finger Lakes.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
What You’ll Do:
Lead the engineering effort for your program, energizing teams and ensuring alignment across IPTs.
Drive major technical events—design reviews, peer reviews, and program milestones—while keeping stakeholders informed and engaged.
Own engineering scope, cost, schedule, and risk; maintain execution discipline through routine Cost Account Management (CAM) reviews.
Work closely with senior level program engineering management. Interface with leadership, DoD customers, and government stakeholders.
Identify risks early, anticipate challenges, and guide smart, datadriven decisions.
Champion new ideas, improved processes, and emerging technologies that elevate performance.
Build strong relationships across teams, fostering trust, collaboration, and forward momentum.
Use your analytical mindset to simplify complexity and drive confident technical choices.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
What You Bring:
A BS in Engineering or equivalent experience, plus 8+ years of hands on technical or project leadership.
Excellent communication skills.
A proactive, accountable approach—you thrive under pressure and take ownership naturally.
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and risk management skills.
Engineering lifecycle experience (requirements, design, build, test and delivery)
Ability to obtain and maintain an active DoD Secret clearance and Special Program Access. U.S. citizenship required.
Flexibility for occasional overtime, weekend/shift work, and CONUS travel.
Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.
Preferred Skills
Earned Value Management (EVM) experience (Cost/Schedule/Technical)
Familiarity with DevSecOps
Defense or military experience and comfort operating in both Traditional and Agile environments.
Why You’ll Love Working at CAE:
Your work directly impacts pilot readiness and mission safety across the globe.
You’ll be part of a company with 75+ years of innovation in simulation and immersive training.
You’ll help shape next‑generation training solutions in a collaborative, high‑impact environment.
You’ll grow your career alongside engineers who value innovation, excellence, and real‑world impact.
Why Binghamton?
Binghamton blends small town charm with big opportunities. With a rising tech presence, strong university influence, and endless outdoor access, it’s an ideal place to grow your career and build a balanced life—whether you’re local, returning home, or ready for a fresh start.
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
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
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: $153,300-$169,500
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
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. Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged, collaboration drives progress, and your growth fuels our shared success.
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 CAECarrieres-Careers@cae.com.
CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.