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Kratos Defense

Director of Engineering

Folsom, CA · On-site

Kratos Microwave, Inc., a Kratos' company, is looking for a Director of Engineering to work onsite ... Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS) develops and fields transformative ...

Kratos Defense

Director of Engineering

Folsom, CA · On-site

Kratos Microwave, Inc., a Kratos' company, is looking for a Director of Engineering to work onsite ... Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS) develops and fields transformative ...

World View

Director of Engineering

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$170K - $190K/yr

S. based defense division, purpose-built to deliver U.S. made, U.S. delivered capabilities for the ... Role Overview The Director of Engineering is a senior technical and people leadership role ...

World View

Director of Engineering

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$170K - $190K/yr

Director of Engineering $170,000 - $190,000 a year Tucson, AZ. Company Overview OndasHoldingsInc ... S. based defense division, purpose-built to deliver U.S. made, U.S. delivered capabilities for the ...

World View

Director of Engineering

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$170K - $190K/yr

S. based defense division, purpose-built to deliver U.S. made, U.S. delivered capabilities for the ... Role Overview The Director of Engineering is a senior technical and people leadership role ...

Worky

Director of Engineering

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$230K - $260K/yr

Director of Engineering About Latent Defense Latent Defense is building the world model for cybersecurity; the product graphs a company's entire system across all layers, identifies all attack paths ...

FMS Aerospace

Director of Engineering

Huntsville, AL · On-site

The Director of Engineering ensures engineering activities align with business objectives ... Experience in aerospace, defense, aviation, and/or highly regulated manufacturing environments ...

FMS Aerospace

Director of Engineering

Huntsville, AL · On-site

The Director of Engineering ensures engineering activities align with business objectives ... Experience in aerospace, defense, aviation, and/or highly regulated manufacturing environments ...

Jobless

Director of Engineering

Huntsville, AL · On-site

The Director of Engineering ensures engineering activities align with business objectives ... Experience in aerospace, defense, aviation, and/or highly regulated manufacturing environments ...

Fmsaero

Director of Engineering

Huntsville, AL · On-site

The Director of Engineering ensures engineering activities align with business objectives ... Experience in aerospace, defense, aviation, and/or highly regulated manufacturing environments ...

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As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for director of engineering defense in the United States is $194,709.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $141,500.00 and $253,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Director of Engineering - Aerospace & Defense

Starkville, MS • On-site

Mohr Talent
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$140K - $175K/yr

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Posted 12 days ago

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Director of Engineering - Aerospace & Defense Job Description Director of Engineering - Aerospace & Defense
Starkville, MS Area | $140,000–$175,000 Base + Benefits

A growing aerospace and defense manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Director of Engineering to lead the technical organization supporting manufacturing, new product introduction, production ramp-ups, and complex customer programs.

This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership role for someone who understands how to take aerospace or defense products from development into repeatable, efficient production.

What You'll Be Doing
  • Lead and develop multidisciplinary engineering teams supporting manufacturing and production
  • Own New Product Introduction (NPI), production-readiness reviews, and development-to-production transitions
  • Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Program Management to execute production priorities
  • Drive manufacturability, tooling, fixtures, test equipment, and process-development initiatives
  • Improve production quality, throughput, cost, and efficiency through engineering and continuous improvement
  • Ensure disciplined AS9100, First Article Inspection (FAI), configuration, and engineering-change practices
  • Support production ramp-ups, capacity planning, supplier readiness, and technical problem resolution
What We're Looking For
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering
  • 12+ years of aerospace or defense manufacturing experience
  • Proven leadership of engineering teams within a manufacturing environment
  • Strong Manufacturing Engineering and NPI / production-transition experience
  • Working knowledge of AS9100, FAI, configuration management, and production engineering
  • Experience with tooling, manufacturing processes, and continuous improvement

Experience supporting defense/government programs, automation, robotics, Lean Manufacturing, or Six Sigma is highly valued.

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Job Summary

Published: 8/10/2026

Type: Direct Hire

At MOHR Talent, your progress is our passion. We are a national, minority-owned firm committed to empowering diverse talent. Our team provides personalized, growth-driven solutions whether you are looking for a new career move or eager to drive your enterprise further.

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