Director of Engineering, F-35 Joint Program Office

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Salary

$152K-$210K From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)

$116,543 U.S. median for this role

Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)

+9.8% - Much faster than average

55% above the BLS role benchmark for software engineering aggregate.

Matched to SOC 15-1252 - Software Engineering aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

Role function

Engineering From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Seniority

Director Plus From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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Where they hire

Hires in: VA From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

About this role

Director of Engineering, F-35 Joint Program Office Arlington County, Virginia Summary The Director of Engineering (DOE) serves as the senior engineering authority and executive leader for the F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO). In this capacity, the DOE provides technical guidance across the Department of War (DoW) and to International Partners, while serving as the primary civilian executive advisor to the Program Executive Officer (PEO) on all aerospace weapon system matters. Duties The Director of Engineering (DOE) serves as the primary engineering management authority for the F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO), overseeing the entire lifecycle-development, acquisition, and sustainment-of the aeronautical weapon system while leading a workforce of over 800 personnel and advising senior Department of War (DoW) leadership. The DOE functions as the recognized authority for aeronautical weapon system engineering, managing technology investments and complex systems integration for the F-35 program. This role is responsible for providing high-level technical advice to the DoW, USAF, USN, and International Participants, ensuring that all engineering efforts align with mission requirements and executive policies. By exercising full authority over engineering decisions, the DOE establishes project schedules, evaluates technical risks, and approves the implementation of state-of-the-art technology to overcome unforeseen development or sustainment challenges. Central to this mission is the integration of diverse subsystems-including propulsion, avionics, airframe design, and mission systems-into a unified, effective weapon system that meets military requirements. The DOE develops engineering philosophies to optimize subsystem compatibility while balancing cost, schedule, and performance constraints. This executive leadership extends to maintaining critical contacts across the

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