Director of Engineering

Director Of EngineeringWe are seeking an experienced Director of Engineering to lead and scale our multi-disciplinary engineering organization across Mechanical, Structural, Electrical, and Aerodynamic disciplines. This role is accountable for managing engineering strategy, team performance, program delivery, and technical execution—from early-stage feasibility through design, qualification testing, and transition to production.What You Will Be DoingLead engineering program executionBuild and develop a high-performing engineering organizationOwn delivery and drive continuous improvementEstablish engineering governance and quality standardsSet engineering priorities and performance metricsServe as a primary technical interfaceSupport business development and proposal readinessDrive a culture of innovation and excellenceMaintain engineering technical currencySupport quality systems and complianceYou Must HaveBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent education and/or combination of education and experience.10+ years of progressive engineering management experience, preferably in aerospace/defense.Experience with aerospace product development processes, including STC (Supplemental Type Certificate) and FAA certification workflows.Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.Proficiency with SolidWorks and Microsoft Office.Strong project management, planning, and organizational abilities with demonstrated capability to motivate teams and meet deadlines.Demonstrated experience managing multiple concurrent engineering programs of varying scope.Proven leadership skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across an interdisciplinary environment.Strong customer-focused communication and relationship management skills.Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to clearly convey technical concepts.Experience analyzing complex business and technical requirements.5+ years of experience in FAR compliance and signature authority in an FAA and/or Military certification environment.Business acumen, with preference for Business Administration / Finance background.Familiarity with commercial and DOD contracting processes.Ability to Travel: Up to 50% domestic and international travel (estimated).Physical: Occasionally required to lift/move bulky items over 50 lbs.Must participate in a Drug Free Workplace Drug Testing Program.Security Clearance Requirement:Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required.U.S. Citizenship is required due to eligibility requirements for clearance processing.Clearance considerations include, but are not limited to: allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence/preference, criminal conduct, security violations, and drug involvement.Accountabilities & Performance MeasuresEngineering staff productivity and utilization performanceQuality outcomes and FAA/MCO compliance metricsMilestone adherence and schedule reliability across programsEffectiveness of design review governance and risk managementSuccessful on-time delivery of qualification testing and transition-to-production plansContinuous improvement outcomes (root cause closure, process adoption, training effectiveness)Aery Aviation job descriptions are meant as summarizations only.They do not necessarily reflect all duties and responsibilities of a position.If this opportunity excites you, come join our team!For Aery Aviation, the question isn't: "Can we?" When others are limited in the common approach, Aery Aviation jumps into higher gear asking, "How can we do this?" and then proceeds into problem-solving for customers. This is what customers appreciate most about Aery Aviation - avid tenacity. It's not cookie cutter production that Aery Aviation is cultivating; it is projects that inspire the Aery Aviation work-family to come together and brainstorm, excited to come to work every day because there is always something inventive and interesting to work on.Our Benefits We offer the right candidate the chance to join a forward-thinking organization, supported by a competitive compensation and benefits package. Learn more about Aery Aviation, LLC at . Aery Aviation, LLC is an Equal Opportunity EmployerAt Aery Aviation, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.About Aery Aviation LLCAery Aviation, LLC is an industry leader in Design, Engineering, Certification, and Aerospace Services. We partner with aviation, aerospace, and industrial customers to deliver high-integrity engineering solutions using advanced methods, technologies, and disciplined execution—meeting stringent requirements for safety, reliability, schedule urgency, and cost effectiveness. More information can be found on aeryaviation.com.