Aerospace AI & Digital Engineering Director

Director, Ai & Digital Engineering

Beehive Industries is dedicated to Powering American Defense by revolutionizing the design, development, and delivery of jet propulsion systems to support the warfighter. Through the integration of additive manufacturing, the company aims to meet the growing and urgent needs for unmanned aerial defense by dramatically improving a jet engine's speed to market, fuel efficiency, and cost.

Founded in 2020, the company is headquartered in Centennial, Colorado, with additional facilities in Knoxville, Tennessee, Loveland Ohio, and Mount Vernon, Ohio. Beehive is committed to grow and advance the defense industrial base while manufacturing exclusively in the USA. This role will be located at our Cincinnati, Ohio facility.

The Director, AI & Digital Engineering will lead the company's enterprise-wide strategy for artificial intelligence, advanced computing, digital engineering, and manufacturing intelligence across aerospace design, production, and operations.

This leader will be responsible for co-building a scalable digital ecosystem that connects engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and operational data into a unified digital thread capable of supporting real-time decision making, automation, and mission readiness.

The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise in computer engineering, computer science, software architecture, AI/ML, and industrial systems with proven leadership experience in aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.

This role will serve as a key strategic partner to executive leadership and will help shape the future architecture of Beehive's intelligent manufacturing and digital engineering capabilities

• Strategic Leadership and Influence
• Technical Delivery & Capability Development
• Innovation & Delivery
• Governance & Compliance

You have...

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, or related technical discipline
• 12+ years of experience leading software engineering, AI/ML, digital engineering, or industrial technology organizations
• Experience deploying enterprise-scale AI, analytics, or software systems in aerospace, defense, advanced manufacturing, or other safety-critical industries
• Strong technical background in distributed systems, software architecture, cloud platforms, data engineering, and AI/ML systems
• Experience integrating manufacturing systems including MES, ERP, PLM, SCADA, and industrial data platforms
• Strong understanding of modern AI/ML frameworks, MLOps practices, and enterprise software delivery methodologies
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional technical organizations and large-scale transformation initiatives
• Experience operating in highly regulated environments requiring cybersecurity, traceability, and configuration control

Nice to have...

• Background in aerospace engineering, flight systems, or manufacturing operations.
• Experience with digital thread ecosystems and integration into ERP/MES platforms.
• Government/DoD project engagement and compliance experience.
• Published research, patents, or thought leadership in ML/AI for aerospace.

If this sounds like you, please submit an application with your resume. This could be the opportunity you are looking for to expand your skills, contribute to a winning team, and work with talented people who love what they do and take pride in our mission.

Beehive Industries offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes group Medical, Dental, Life, and Short and Long-Term disability coverage from day one. We also offer a generous 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a Company match. Every role at Beehive Industries is bonus eligible and will also receive equity in the company.

Beehive Industries is committed to full compliance with applicable anti-discrimination laws. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We strive to create an inclusive work environment and will not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.