Director of Engineering

Heads Up Technologies•Dallas, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As part of the HUT Group, the HUT business unit in Addison is the hub for integrated cabin systems including Cabin Management Systems (CMS) and In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) systems – serving leading OEMs, MROs, and operators in business and commercial aviation. We’re looking for a Director of Engineering to lead our ~20-person, multidisciplinary engineering team (Electrical, Mechanical, Software, FPGA) and help take our products – and our engineering culture – to the next level. About the role The Director of Engineering for HUT is responsible for: Leading and developing a multidisciplinary engineering team that designs and sustains HUT’s products (lighting, CMS/IFE, audio, safety, and related systems). Owning and evolving the product development practices used in Addison Texas, ensuring they align with HUT Group standards and AS9100-driven quality expectations. Delivering programs on time, on quality, and on cost, from early concept through certification, production release, and in-service support. This is a hands-on leadership role: you’ll spend time in design reviews, helping resolve technical trade-offs, and coaching engineers, while partnering closely with Production Engineering, Systems Engineering and Product Management, Program Management, Operations, and Customer-facing teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Computer, Mechanical, or related field); advanced degree a plus.
Typically 10+ years of experience as an individual contributor engineer in embedded systems, electronics, or related domains.
7+ years of engineering leadership experience, including managing managers or multi-discipline teams delivering hardware and software products.
Experience delivering embedded, opto-electronic, electro-mechanical products that combine hardware, firmware/software, and mechanical design.
Background in high-reliability, regulated, or safety-critical industries (aerospace, defense, medical, industrial, etc.).
Comfortable engaging at a detailed level in at least one core discipline (e.g., electrical/FPGA, embedded software, or systems engineering), with enough breadth to lead across them.
Proven track record of building, coaching, and retaining strong engineering teams.
Experience implementing or evolving product development processes in a small-to-mid-sized company context.
Demonstrated ability to balance short-term program delivery with long-term capability building (tools, platforms, architecture, people).
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to clearly explain trade-offs to executives, peers, and customers.
Ability to foster collaboration and reduce friction across multiple functional areas.

Nice To Haves

Experience with avionics / aerospace products, certification flows (DO-160, DO-254, DO-178), or AS9100 environments.
Experience leading mixed electrical/mechanical/software/FPGA teams in a product company (vs. pure services or consulting).
Background working in organizations that span both aircraft OEM and aftermarket/MRO markets.
Experience in companies that have grown via acquisitions and are integrating multiple engineering cultures / sites.

Responsibilities

Own Engineering Practices & Product Development
Align Engineering to Business & Product Priorities
Lead & Develop the Engineering Team
Drive Technical Excellence & Decision-Making
Resource, Tools & Roadmap Enablement
Cross-Functional & Customer Collaboration

Benefits

A competitive compensation package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Opportunities to plan for the future with our 401(k) program.
Paid Time Off - Take the well-deserved time off you need.
Life Insurance - Enjoy the peace of mind that comes with life insurance coverage.
Health and wellness benefits including Health Savings Account (HSA) option.
Opportunities for professional growth and development within the company.
Positive and inclusive work culture with a laid-back work environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance.
Flexibility in your schedule to accommodate personal needs.

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