Director of Engineering

Immediately Hiring: Director of Engineering – Aerospace & Aviation Component Manufacturing

Location: On-Site in Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315 (Relocation Assistance Provided)

Company: Dayton-Granger, Inc. (DG)

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With more than 82 years of excellence in aviation, Dayton-Granger, Inc. (DG) designs and manufactures proprietary aircraft antennas, electrostatic dischargers, and lightning protection systems used across commercial, military, and general aviation programs worldwide.

Located just four miles from Fort Lauderdale’s beaches, DG is a third‑generation, family‑owned aerospace manufacturer known for engineering credibility, innovation, and collaboration. All design, testing, and manufacturing occur under one roof—allowing for unmatched quality, agility, and vertical integration.

Dayton‑Granger, Inc. is seeking a Director of Engineering to serve as the company’s senior technical leader—a hands‑on executive with deep expertise in RF systems and a proven track record in cross‑functional leadership. This individual will drive engineering execution, innovation, and long‑term technical strategy across all product lines.

The Director will lead a multidisciplinary team that includes Antenna (Electrical) Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Qualification Test Engineers, Chemical Engineers, RF Technicians, and Document Control personnel. This role will shape DG’s technology roadmap, lead the development of technical proposals, and champion succession planning to support the long‑term growth of the engineering team.

• Define and execute DG’s long‑term technology strategy in alignment with company growth objectives
• Lead and scale a high‑performing multidisciplinary team including Antenna (Electrical), Mechanical, Qualification Test, and Chemical Engineers, as well as Document Control Personnel, and RF Technicians.
• Oversee all phases of product design, development, qualification, certification, and transition to production
• Act as DG’s senior technical representative in customer engagements, proposal efforts, audits, and presentations
• Lead the development of technical proposals, including detailed cost estimates and schedule forecasts
• Manage departmental budgets, staffing plans, and resource prioritization across multiple concurrent programs
• Guide project management practices to ensure adherence to scope, schedule, and financial targets
• Champion adoption of emerging aerospace technologies
• Ensure strict compliance with regulatory and quality standards: FAA, EASA, MIL‑STD, DO‑178C, DO‑254, DO‑160, AS9100, ITAR/EAR
• Oversee engineering documentation processes including drawing control, configuration management, qualification reports, and certification tracking
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Sales, Marketing, and more to drive design integrity and production readiness
• Participate in all customer meetings as the technical lead and primary engineering representative
• Conduct weekly engineering staff meetings
• Monitor and drive department KPIs (e.g., new product on‑time delivery, documentation cycle times, etc.)
• Mentor and develop engineering talent; drive succession planning and support long‑term team growth
• Minimal travel required

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (with a focus in RF or Systems Engineering strongly preferred)
• Minimum 15 years of experience in RF including hands‑on work with antennas, filters, diplexers, and amplifiers
• At least 5 years in senior engineering leadership, managing multidisciplinary and cross‑functional teams
• Proven track record leading end‑to‑end development of avionics or antenna systems
• Strong knowledge of RF design tools and aerospace certification standards (e.g., DO‑160, MIL‑STD, FAA)
• Demonstrated experience creating and managing technical proposals, including cost estimation and schedule planning
• Solid project management skills across multiple concurrent engineering programs
• Technical ability to interpret antenna output from electromagnetic modeling tools (e.g., HFSS preferred)
• Familiarity with…