Aerospace Embedded Software Engineering Director

Woodward, Inc.; Niles (OH); On-site; USD 184,000 - 276,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Stock contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Woodward, Inc. is seeking a visionary Director of Engineering to lead a global software engineering organization for aerospace technology. You will set strategic direction, influence technical excellence, and guide a 80+ person team to deliver compliant, cutting-edge products.

You will report to the VP of Engineering and drive design culture, budget ownership, and cross-functional collaboration while ensuring adherence to industry standards and program schedules.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in software engineering and organizational management.
• Expertise in aerospace development standards and quality systems.
• Strong communication and stakeholder influence skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing software organization across global teams.
• Set strategic direction, roadmaps, and budgets for engineering efforts.
• Ensure compliance with DO-178 DAL A and MIL-STD-882 while fostering innovation.
• Mentor and develop a global team of engineers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

DO-178 DAL A

MIL-STD-882

Job description

Woodward, Inc. is seeking a visionary Director of Engineering to lead a global software engineering organization for aerospace technology. You will set strategic direction, influence technical excellence, and guide a 80+ person team to deliver compliant, cutting-edge products.

You will report to the VP of Engineering and drive design culture, budget ownership, and cross-functional collaboration while ensuring adherence to industry standards and program schedules.