Project Engineer

As a Project Engineer, responsibilities include: Project Planning & Execution Develop, maintain, and track project schedules for concurrent STC development programs Manage certification planning milestones, stage-gate reviews, and deliverable timelines across multiple programs Prepare engineering estimates and project development plans in coordination with technical leads Monitor project progress against key deliverables and provide regular status reports to DAO management and stakeholders Stakeholder Coordination Serve as the central coordination point between engineering, program management, sales, customers, and regulatory interfaces Manage customer communications and coordinate technical information exchanges for STC programs Liaise with installers, vendors, and sub-contractors on project-related matters Support proposal preparation, including scope definition, scheduling, and resource estimation Documentation & Action Tracking Maintain centralized action item tracking across concurrent STC programs and drive items to closure Oversee documentation control and configuration management for certification deliverables Assist with the development and maintenance of compliance documentation, including certification plans, compliance matrices, and project-specific deliverable registers Ensure engineering documentation meets DAO quality standards and regulatory requirements before submission Risk Management Identify and track technical and programmatic risks; support mitigation and contingency planning Escalate schedule or scope issues to DAO management in a timely manner Support continuous improvement of DAO project management processes and tools What You Bring Candidate Must Have’s Engineering degree from an accredited university (Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, or related field) or equivalent industry experience Minimum 3 years of experience in an engineering project coordination or project management role. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent programs simultaneously Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to interface effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders Demonstrated experience with project scheduling and tracking tools (e.g., Jira, MS Project, Smartsheet, or equivalent) Proficiency with Jira for project tracking and Confluence for documentation management Experience authoring and managing technical documentation in a regulated development environment This will make you stand out Avionics or aerospace industry experience is a strong asset Familiarity with aircraft certification processes (STC, TC, supplemental approval) and regulatory frameworks (TCCA, FAA) Experience with certification planning documentation (compliance matrices, certification plans, stage-gate reviews) Knowledge of DO-160, DO-178, DO-254, or ARP4754A standards PMP or similar project management certification Experience with requirements management tools (DOORS, Jama) is an asset

The Project Engineer is responsible for planning, executing, and tracking concurrent STC development programs and certification milestones. They serve as the central coordination point between engineering, customers, and regulatory bodies while managing technical documentation and risk mitigation.

Candidates must have an engineering degree and at least 3 years of experience in project coordination or management. Proficiency in project tracking tools like Jira and experience authoring technical documentation in regulated environments are required.

• Technical DocumentationPreferred
• JiraPreferred
• Risk ManagementPreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Project Planning
• Project Scheduling
• Stakeholder Coordination
• Certification Planning
• Risk Management
• Technical Documentation
• Configuration Management
• Jira
• Confluence
• MS Project
• Smartsheet
• Compliance Tracking
• Resource Estimation
• Regulatory Interface
• Engineering Coordination

• Engineering
• Management & Leadership
• Transportation
• Manufacturing

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

3+ years

Apply by

Sep 26, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level

Application method

Direct apply is available