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Director of Engineering Location: Newport News, VAJob Type: Direct HireStarting Salary: $90,

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Location: Newport News, VA
Job Type: Direct Hire
Starting Salary: $90,000+ annually (higher based on experience)

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.

The ideal candidate has extensive engineering leadership experience within the aerospace or defense industry and a proven ability to manage multiple complex programs while ensuring quality, compliance, and on-time delivery.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance.
  • Background in Business Administration or Finance.
  • Experience with commercial and Department of Defense (DoD) contracting processes.
  • Ability to travel up to 50% domestically and internationally.
  • Ability to 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.
  • Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams.
  • Strong strategic planning and resource management skills.
  • Experience driving continuous improvement and engineering excellence.
  • Commitment to delivering high-quality, compliant engineering solutions on schedule.
  • Passion for innovation, collaboration, and developing engineering talent.

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    Newport News Va
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