Chief Engineer – Aerospace Projects

Ontario - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 11 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Chief Engineer Aerospace Projects

Location: Ottawa Ontario Canada
Salary: C$165000 - C$210000
Employment Type: Full-time
Work Model: Flexible / Hybrid

About the Role
A senior-level Chief Engineer is sought to serve as the technical authority for full aircraft development programs ensuring the platform meets performance safety and certification requirements. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on oversight of design development integration and certification activities across the aircraft lifecycle.

What Youll Do

Lead the technical strategy and decision-making for the aircraft ensuring compliance with specifications performance and airworthiness requirements.
Oversee the entire design development and certification program from concept to in-service.
Ensure safety regulatory compliance and validated design throughout the product lifecycle.
Approve major design decisions and act as the design authority providing guidance and independent review across teams.
Integrate cross-functional project teams to align with technical goals and deliverables.
Act as a mentor and role model for engineering teams defining vision mission and objectives for the department.
Establish strategic partnerships with external organizations research institutions and industry experts to leverage expertise and support R&D efforts.
Drive continuous improvement in processes to enhance safety efficiency and product quality.

What Youll Bring

10 years in senior engineering or technical leadership within aerospace with experience leading whole-aircraft programs.
Full lifecycle experience on at least one aerospace program from conception through production and certification.
Proven ability to lead teams and projects to successful completion.
Familiarity with eVTOL certification regulations (TCCA FAA EASA).
Strong strategic thinking decision-making and cross-functional leadership skills.
Hands-on experience with complex aircraft systems and integration processes.

Benefits

Competitive group benefits plan
Company share scheme
Flexible working arrangements
Opportunity to work on groundbreaking aerospace projects
High-impact role within a collaborative and innovative engineering team

Chief Engineer Aerospace Projects Location: Ottawa Ontario Canada Salary: C$165000 - C$210000 Employment Type: Full-time Work Model: Flexible / Hybrid About the Role A senior-level Chief Engineer is sought to serve as the technical authority for full aircraft development programs ensuring the platf...

Chief Engineer Aerospace Projects

Location: Ottawa Ontario Canada
Salary: C$165000 - C$210000
Employment Type: Full-time
Work Model: Flexible / Hybrid

What Youll Do

Lead the technical strategy and decision-making for the aircraft ensuring compliance with specifications performance and airworthiness requirements.
Oversee the entire design development and certification program from concept to in-service.
Ensure safety regulatory compliance and validated design throughout the product lifecycle.
Approve major design decisions and act as the design authority providing guidance and independent review across teams.
Integrate cross-functional project teams to align with technical goals and deliverables.
Act as a mentor and role model for engineering teams defining vision mission and objectives for the department.
Establish strategic partnerships with external organizations research institutions and industry experts to leverage expertise and support R&D efforts.
Drive continuous improvement in processes to enhance safety efficiency and product quality.

What Youll Bring

10 years in senior engineering or technical leadership within aerospace with experience leading whole-aircraft programs.
Full lifecycle experience on at least one aerospace program from conception through production and certification.
Proven ability to lead teams and projects to successful completion.
Familiarity with eVTOL certification regulations (TCCA FAA EASA).
Strong strategic thinking decision-making and cross-functional leadership skills.
Hands-on experience with complex aircraft systems and integration processes.