Director of Engineering

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Director of Engineering to lead a multi-disciplinary engineering organization across Mechanical, Structural, Electrical, and Aerodynamic disciplines. This leadership role is responsible for driving engineering strategy, overseeing technical execution, managing program delivery, and developing high-performing teams throughout the product development lifecycle—from concept and design through qualification testing and production.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering program execution across multiple concurrent projects
• Plan and allocate engineering resources, including staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and workload management
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing engineering team through coaching and career development
• Monitor engineering milestones and provide regular project updates to senior leadership
• Identify project risks and implement corrective actions through continuous improvement initiatives
• Establish and maintain engineering governance, design review processes, and technical standards
• Conduct and oversee engineering design reviews to ensure technical excellence and regulatory compliance
• Define departmental goals, KPIs, and strategic initiatives aligned with business objectives
• Serve as the primary technical liaison supporting cross-functional teams, including Sales and Operations
• Collaborate on proposal development by evaluating technical requirements and project feasibility
• Foster a culture of innovation while maintaining a strong focus on product safety, manufacturability, quality, and cost-effectiveness
• Stay current on emerging engineering technologies, tools, and industry best practices
• Support quality management systems, including AS9100 and Lean initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 10+ years of progressive engineering management experience, preferably within the aerospace or defense industry
• Experience with aerospace product development, FAA certification processes, and Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) programs
• Strong knowledge of FAR compliance within FAA and/or military certification environments
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with FAA regulatory compliance and engineering approval authority
• Experience managing multiple engineering programs simultaneously
• Strong leadership, organizational, project management, and decision-making skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively
• Proficiency with SolidWorks and Microsoft Office
• Ability to analyze technical and business requirements and develop effective solutions
• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency required
• Able to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance

Qualifications

• Background in Business Administration or Finance
• Experience with commercial and Department of Defense (DoD) contracting processes

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with commercial and Department of Defense (DoD) contracting processes

Additional Requirements

• Ability to travel up to 50% domestically and internationally
• Occasionally lift or move items weighing over 50 pounds
• Participation in a Drug-Free Workplace drug testing program is required
• Commitment to ongoing professional development, engineering training, and compliance with quality management systems