Senior R&T Project Engineer – Aerospace

Job summary

Lead and coordinate aerospace Research and Technology projects from definition through delivery, managing scope, schedules, budgets, risks, changes, and cross-functional deliverables. Track project performance, report status and strategic decisions to management, and coordinate engineering teams and stakeholders through technology maturation and conceptual design.

Job details

Senior R&T Project Engineer - Aerospace Job Type: Contract Contract Duration: 12 months Location: Administrative Centre, Canada Industry: Aerospace Schedule: Day shift Experience: 8-10 years of relevant aerospace experience Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior R&T Project Engineer to lead and coordinate Research & Technology (R&T) initiatives supporting aerospace technology maturation and aircraft development programs. In this role, you will be responsible for planning and executing engineering projects from initial definition through delivery. You will manage project scope, schedules, critical paths, budgets, risks, changes, and cross-functional deliverables, while providing clear visibility to management on project performance and key technical or strategic decisions. This position is well suited for an experienced aerospace engineer who combines a strong technical background with project engineering and project management capabilities and is comfortable working within early-stage technology development environments where requirements and priorities may evolve. Key Responsibilities R&T Project Planning & Execution Lead the planning and execution of Research & Technology initiatives supporting technology maturation and aircraft development. Define project objectives, scope of work, requirements, milestones, and deliverables. Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, critical paths, budgets, cost tracking, and risk management plans. Lead medium-complexity projects through successful execution while maintaining alignment with technical, schedule, and financial objectives. Monitor project performance, justify deviations, and develop recovery plans when required. Project Controls & Governance Establish and maintain effective controls for schedule, budget, scope, risk, and change management. Identify project risks, dependencies, constraints, and potential impacts early in the project lifecycle. Lead project change-management activities and ensure changes to scope, schedule, or cost are appropriately evaluated and communicated. Track project performance and provide clear, accurate reporting to management. Support continuous improvement of project management processes, tools, and practices within the R&T organization. Engineering & Cross-Functional Coordination Collaborate closely with the broader engineering organization and multidisciplinary teams throughout project execution. Coordinate activities and deliverables across technical teams and external stakeholders. Facilitate alignment between engineering contributors on requirements, priorities, schedules, interfaces, and deliverables. Support technical and strategic decision-making throughout technology maturation and conceptual design phases. Maintain effective communication between technical teams, project stakeholders, and management. Management Reporting & Risk Provide management with clear visibility into project status, schedule, costs, risks, milestones, and strategic decisions. Escalate significant project issues and recommend appropriate corrective or recovery actions. Communicate complex project and technical information in a format appropriate for engineering teams, stakeholders, and leadership. Qualifications Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in Engineering. Typically 8-10 years of experience within the aerospace industry. Previous project engineering or engineering project management experience is considered a strong asset. Experience supporting aerospace technology development, R&T, conceptual design, or aircraft development programs is highly desirable. Project Engineering Expertise Candidates Should Have Strong Experience In Engineering project planning and execution Schedule and critical-path management Budget and cost management Scope and change governance Risk identification and mitigation Project performance tracking and reporting Cross-functional engineering coordination Recovery planning and corrective actions Technology maturation and conceptual design processes Software & Project Management Tools Proficiency with Microsoft Project for project scheduling and planning. Strong skills with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with Power BI for project reporting and performance visibility. Working knowledge of Teamcenter or similar engineering/product lifecycle management environments. Professional Skills Strong project leadership, organization, and analytical problem-solving skills. Ability to work effectively in environments where technical requirements, priorities, and project scope may evolve. Autonomous and results-driven approach with strong accountability for deliverables. Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to tailor information to technical, project, and management audiences. Ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary engineering teams. Comfortable managing competing priorities, project risks, and changing requirements.

What you’ll do

Lead and coordinate aerospace Research and Technology projects from definition through delivery, managing scope, schedules, budgets, risks, changes, and cross-functional deliverables. Track project performance, report status and strategic decisions to management, and coordinate engineering teams and stakeholders through technology maturation and conceptual design.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in engineering and typically 8–10 years of aerospace industry experience are required; project engineering or engineering project management experience is an asset. Candidates should have experience with project controls and cross-functional engineering coordination, proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel, and PowerPoint, experience with Power BI, and working knowledge of Teamcenter or a similar product lifecycle management system.

Listed skills

• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Power BI · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Project Planning And Execution
• Schedule And Critical-Path Management
• Budget And Cost Management
• Scope And Change Management
• Risk Identification And Mitigation
• Project Performance Reporting
• Cross-Functional Engineering Coordination
• Recovery Planning
• Technology Maturation
• Conceptual Design
• Microsoft Project
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Power BI
• Teamcenter
• Aerospace Engineering

Job areas

• Engineering
• Management & Leadership
• Science & Research
• Consulting

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