Engineering Delivery Manager — Aerospace & Defense Projects

Médiane Benelux; Luik; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Médiane Benelux is seeking an experienced Engineering Delivery Manager to lead complex, multidisciplinary projects in the rocket systems domain. You will oversee embedded systems, electronics, and software delivery, ensuring on-time and on-budget execution while fostering collaboration across engineering, program, and product teams.

You will build a high-performing engineering team, align technical work with contractual commitments, and promote Agile or V-Model practices in defense and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering (systems, electronics, software, or equivalent).
• Minimum 5 years' experience in technical project management or technical leadership within a high-tech environment (aerospace, defense, automotive, embedded systems).
• Solid knowledge of systems engineering, including MBSE, hardware/software integration, and validation processes.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams and complex technical interfaces.
• Proficiency with industry standards such as DO-178C, ARP4754, ISO 26262 is a plus.
• Proficiency with project and configuration tools: MS Project, Jira, Polarion, Capella, Windchill, PowerBI.

Responsibilities

• Drive engineering delivery to ensure projects meet schedule, cost, and quality objectives.
• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams (systems, embedded, electronics, software, and test).
• Plan, monitor, and deliver engineering work packages using Earned Value Management (EVM) principles.
• Define and maintain the technical schedule, milestones, and deliverables aligned with contractual and internal commitments.
• Anticipate and mitigate technical risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Apply and promote Agile or V-Model methodologies adapted to defense and high-reliability projects.
• Collaborate closely with the Product Design Authority to ensure technical coherence and design integrity.
• Communicate efficiently with internal and external stakeholders, reporting progress, challenges, and technical decisions.
• Work cross-functionally with Program Management, Quality Assurance, and Supply Chain to ensure compliance with standards (ISO 9001, AQAP).
• Support certification and qualification activities related to product safety, reliability, and performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Polarion

Capella

Windchill

PowerBI

Job description

Médiane Benelux is seeking an experienced Engineering Delivery Manager to lead complex, multidisciplinary projects in the rocket systems domain. You will oversee embedded systems, electronics, and software delivery, ensuring on-time and on-budget execution while fostering collaboration across engineering, program, and product teams.

You will build a high-performing engineering team, align technical work with contractual commitments, and promote Agile or V-Model practices in defense and