Senior/Principal Project Engineer

Purpose of the Role

As the Senior Project Engineer, you will be the technical owner of assigned projects, responsible for delivering engineering commitments to the customer. You will lead technical planning, execution, and risk management, while mentoring engineers and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

·Own and manage engineering work packages / control accounts across the full project lifecycle

·Lead technical discussions with customers and internal teams

·Oversee all project engineering work packages, leading the team and work package owners to ensure timely delivery and quality of engineering outputs

·Accountable for engineering team performance in meeting schedules and achieving key milestones within the defined scope

·Works closely with Program Manager, System Design Authority, and Subsystem Leads to resolve technical, program, and resource issues

·Drive resolution of technical challenges through root cause analysis and corrective actions

·Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and design standards

·Define and manage integration, verification, and validation strategies

·Build and maintain engineering staffing plans to ensure appropriate skills and capacity

·Oversee a team of up to 15 engineering resources

·Develop and maintain engineering plans, schedules, and procedures

·Monitor performance and take proactive action to resolve issues

·Manage technical documentation including compliance matrices and requirement definitions

·Act as the primary engineering liaison between technical teams, program management, operations, and supply chain

·Provide timely and accurate reporting to leadership and customers

·Lead internal and external design reviews and support programmatic reviews

·Contribute to internal R&D and process improvement initiatives

·Implement lessons learned and best practices across the engineering team

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

·Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Science, Acoustic Engineering, or related field

·15+ years of engineering experience, with 7+ years in technical leadership roles

·Proven experience leading large interdisciplinary teams and delivering complex systems

·Strong understanding of systems engineering and sonar technologies

·Experience across the full project lifecycle in the defence industry

·Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVMS), Control Account Management (CAM), and Microsoft Project desired

·Ability to make informed decisions on scope, schedule, cost management, quality, and efficiency

·Skilled in motivating teams, managing stakeholders, and influencing outcomes without relying on authority

·Professional Engineer (PEng) preferred

·Capable of acquiring a NATO security clearance and a Canadian Controlled Goods assessment

Personal Attributes

·Excellent communicator with the ability to present complex technical information clearly

·Proactive, collaborative team player with strong leadership and mentoring skills

·Highly organized with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

·Stable under pressure and able to manage multiple priorities effectively

·Demonstrates initiative and drives results through influence and strategic thinking

Travel

This role is primarily based at Ultra Maritime’s Dartmouth site, with occasional travel within Canada/USA and Europe.