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# Director of Engineering - AI, Software & Systems Engineering

- **Company:** Universal Avionics
- **Location:** Tucson, AZ, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, Information Technology, DO-178B
- **Published:** August 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.military.com/career/307191/director-engineering-arizona-az-tucson

## About the Role

* Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering organizations and developing strong technical leaders\n
 * Relevant experience with aviation, avionics, aircraft systems, or airborne product development\n
 * Practical technical depth across areas such as AI/ML, software engineering, systems engineering, computer vision, or image processing\n
 * The ability to guide system architecture, integration strategy, and complex technical decision-making\n
 * Experience building teams, developing talent, establishing accountability, and evolving organizational capabilities\n
 * Strong understanding of how hardware, software, sensors, interfaces, and aircraft-level systems come together\n
 * Ability to balance emerging technology and innovation with technical rigor, reliability, customer needs, and execution\n
 * Executive-level communication skills with the ability to influence both highly technical teams and senior business stakeholders\n
 * Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field\n

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An advanced technical degree is preferred. Experience with commercial or military aviation products is strongly preferred.\n
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Knowledge of FAA requirements and aviation development/certification frameworks such as DO-178C, DO-254, and ARP4754A is a strong advantage, but not required.\n



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