🚀 Job Title: Director of Engineering
📍 Location: Los Angeles County, CA
💼 Job Type: Full-time, On-site
Position Overview:
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Engineering to lead and innovate within a mid-sized aerospace organization. This senior management role demands a strategic visionary to oversee multiple engineering departments, drive technical excellence, and guide program execution.
Key Responsibilities:
- Direct and optimize engineering and R&D policies, budget management, and team empowerment.
- Ensure high-quality technical delivery, manage risk registers, and navigate complex program recoveries.
- Drive staffing forecasts, career progression, and training programs.
- Implement and refine technical processes and advocate for continuous improvement.
- Oversee product development from concept to flight operations, manage technical metrics, and produce key technical documentation.
- Work closely with PMO, Operations, Quality, and Business Development teams.
Qualifications:
- 15+ years of engineering experience with substantial senior management experience.
- 10+ years of recent experience in the aerospace industry.
- B.S. or M.S. in Engineering or related field; Project Management certification is a plus.
- Proven expertise in multiple technical disciplines (e.g., Electrical, Embedded, Mechanical, Test, Systems, and/or Software Engineering).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with NASA programs.
- PCB design experience.
Ideal Candidate: A visionary leader with a robust technical background and a passion for driving innovation. Must possess strong leadership, motivational skills, and a track record of enhancing product development efficiency and quality.
🌟 If you’re ready to make a significant impact and lead a mid-sized team of Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, Software, Embedded, Test, IPT, and Chief Engineers towards groundbreaking advancements in aerospace, apply now! 🌟
ITAR: Must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a US person as: any individual who is granted U.S. citizenship; or any individual who is granted U.S. permanent residence ("Green Card" holder); or any individual who is granted status as a "protected person" under 8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3).
