Lead Project Engineer – Flight Simulator Programs

CAE; United States; On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Work‑life balance

Safe work environment

Opportunity to take initiative

Job summary

CAE USA Inc. seeks a Project Engineer to lead Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) for planning, organizing, and closing out engineering content on flight simulator programs. You will work with senior program management to ensure technical, cost, and schedule performance.

The role requires 8+ years in USG/DoD development and experience as an engineering lead, with familiarity in IBM/Rational, DOORS, EVM, and MS Project. DoD program eligibility and readiness for security clearance are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Sciences
• 8+ years of USG/DoD development program experience
• 3+ years of Engineering Lead experience in USG/DoD development programs
• 3+ years of experience with IBM/Rational or Atlassian development and collaboration tools, DOORS, Earned Value Management (EVM), and Microsoft Project
• Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.

Responsibilities

• Manage large, complex project initiatives with cross-functional teams
• Act as the technical lead over the assigned engineering team on a program, including reviews and PMRs
• Conduct CAM reviews; ensure cost and schedule performance for engineering content
• Communicate with customers or vendors
• Report to Directorate Chief Engineer; propose, develop and deliver product line solutions
• Improve processes, systems, or products to enhance performance
• Implement strategic goals set by leadership

Skills

Engineering Lead

USG/DoD program liaison

Cross-functional collaboration

Program management collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Sciences

Master’s Degree in Engineering (preferred)

Tools

IBM/Rational

Atlassian

DOORS

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Microsoft Project

Job description

CAE USA Inc. seeks a Project Engineer to lead Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) for planning, organizing, and closing out engineering content on flight simulator programs. You will work with senior program management to ensure technical, cost, and schedule performance.

The role requires 8+ years in USG/DoD development and experience as an engineering lead, with familiarity in IBM/Rational, DOORS, EVM, and MS Project. DoD program eligibility and readiness for security clearance are essential.