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Project Engineer

Ottawa, ON

Mist Mobility Integrated Systems Technology is a pioneering company in the field of precision aerial delivery and recovery systems including the Sherpa family of GPS guided parafoils, Space Recovery Systems, LaunchPADS Multi-Mission Manager, SkyLink Parachutist Navigation and Situational Awareness System, and other support equipment. With a strong commitment to innovation and excellence, we have established ourselves as the industry leader. Our cutting-edge technologies and solutions are trusted by military and commercial customers worldwide. We are currently seeking a Project Engineer to join our dynamic team in Ottawa.

What will you be doing?

As the Project Engineer, you will be responsible for R&D product development programs both internal and those deliverable to MMIST's customers. You will be involved in plan/schedule development, risk mitigation, scope management, estimation, project costs, roadmaps, resources allocation and project deliverables. You will coordinate across functional development teams to plan, direct, and manage the delivery of technically complex projects.

• Oversee multiple projects, ensuring successful delivery aligned with contractual obligations or internal objectives.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, covering scope, schedule, critical paths, and resource allocation.
• Serve as the primary technical contact for customers during program development.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, senior management, and engineering teams to execute the project plan, ensuring it stays on budget, meets deadlines, and fulfills contractual requirements.
• Prepare project management bids for development initiatives.
• Create the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and coordinate bid inputs from the entire engineering team.
• Support schedule creation and cost estimation, providing backup data as needed.
• Track, report, and analyze earned value metrics to assess project performance.
• Recommend staffing or schedule adjustments based on performance metrics.
• Lead or support proposal efforts, coordinating inputs from various project engineers.
• Understand how individual projects fit within broader development efforts, and define strategic plans to maximize company-wide investments.
• Collaborate with the engineering teams to identify process improvements and update documentation.
• Assist product managers in coordinating with engineering teams to ensure timely execution of tasks.
• Support the finance team with project reporting and analysis.
• Work with the quality team to address audit findings and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Liaise with subcontractors on outsourcing and manufacturing decisions as necessary.
• Lead integration activities related to gap assessments and reporting.

What do we need from you?

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Aerospace, Engineering etc), Military Experience, or equivalent;
• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP, Prince2 etc)
• Experience in an engineering electro-mechanical product setting
• Experience with ISO 9001:2000 and/or AS9100
• Ability to drive projects forward despite ambiguity
• Willing to travel 10-15%.

Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and is subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.

MMIST values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

Please note that the compensation range information provided is a general guideline only. Criteria such as the candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.