Aerospace Software Embedded Engineering Director
Job Summary
Woodward is seeking a visionary Director of Engineering with a passion for software and a drive to shape the future of aerospace technology. This role offers the opportunity to lead a high-performing organization that designs, develops, and sustains cutting-edge products and systems for commercial aerospace.
About the Role
Reporting directly to the VP of Engineering, the Director of Engineering will set the strategic direction, influence technical excellence, and guide a global team of 80+ talented software engineers. Your leadership will ensure compliance with the most rigorous standards—DO-178 DAL A and MIL-STD-882—while fostering innovation and breakthrough solutions.
Responsibilities
- Drive systemic improvements and establish a strong design culture that delivers world-class, compliant products.
- Lead at Scale: Mentor and inspire a global team, championing career growth and aligning engineering excellence with organizational goals.
- Strategic Influence: Own product roadmaps, budgets, and infrastructure planning while representing the company at industry events and shaping competitive strategies.
- Innovate Relentlessly: Apply Design for Six Sigma, lean principles, Novel Agile Methodologies, and cutting-edge methods to eliminate waste and accelerate innovation.
Requirements
- Proven leadership in software engineering and organizational management.
- Expertise in aerospace development standards and quality systems.
- Strong technical depth combined with financial acumen and market insight.
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder influence skills.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
Benefits
- Estimated annual base pay: $184,000 (minimum) - $230,000 (midpoint) - $276,000 (maximum).
- All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity.
- 401(k) match (4.5%)
- Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
- Annual Time Based Equity (Stock)
- Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members
- 12 paid holidays
- Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire
- Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave
- Paid parental leave
- Adoption Assistance
- Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits
- Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life
- Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care
- Flexible Spending
- Voluntary benefits, including: Home / Auto Insurance discounts, Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave
Pay
Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
Schedule
Not specified.
Skills
- Proven leadership in software engineering and organizational management.
- Expertise in aerospace development standards and quality systems.
- Strong technical depth combined with financial acumen and market insight.
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder influence skills.
Benefits
- Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire.
- Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave.
- Paid parental leave.
- Adoption Assistance.
- Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits.
- Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life.
- Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care.
- Flexible Spending.
- Voluntary benefits, including: Home / Auto Insurance discounts, Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave.
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members.
- 12 paid holidays.
- Annual cash bonus opportunity.
- 401(k) match (4.5%).
- Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%).
- Annual Time Based Equity (Stock).
Pay
Estimated annual base pay: $184,000 (minimum) - $230,000 (midpoint) - $276,000 (maximum).
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Woodward is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veterans.