Boeing Establishes Engineering Hub at Embry-Riddle University
Boeing Opens New Engineering Center at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Boeing has expanded its footprint in Florida by opening a news-breaking engineering center at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's Research Park in Daytona Beach. The center, housed inside the Cici & Hyatt Brown Center for Aerospace Technology, became operational on September 10, 2025.
The Boeing Engineering Center is part of the company's long-term planning and investment in defense programs focused on next-generation fighters and autonomous systems. It will serve as a hub for design, prototyping, and advanced research tied to Boeing Defense, Space & Security's Air Dominance portfolio.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new center was led by Dan Gillian, Vice President and General Manager of Boeing Air Dominance, along with Boeing officials including Mark Sears, Vice President for Boeing Fighters Programs. The event underscored the growing relationship between Boeing and Embry-Riddle, a leading supplier of graduates to the aerospace industry.
The center is strategically placed to gain proximity to a ready pipeline of graduates from one of the nation's top aviation universities. It will enable collaboration to drive aerospace news, as stated by Gillian. The center is expected to deepen Boeing's partnership with Embry-Riddle, providing access to a talented workforce and facilitating collaboration.
Florida plays an increasingly important role in aerospace development, as noted by Hosseini. The Daytona Beach center is located in the 'space triangle,' a region that includes academic institutions, space launch facilities, and major industry partners, stretching from Cape Canaveral and the Space Coast.
Boeing's arrival at the Research Park is expected to strengthen its role as a magnet for aerospace and technology companies. The center, spanning 65,000 square feet, has already generated nearly 2,000 jobs and over $372 million in economic activity since opening in 2017. Boeing officials expect the center to support approximately 400 new jobs as hiring continues.
In addition to its focus on defense programs, Boeing has also shown its commitment to the local community. The company has provided food assistance for students via the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida and donated $100,000 to support STEM education programs through the Boys & Girls Club of Volusia and Flagler counties.
The Daytona Beach center is expected to reinforce ties with Embry-Riddle, allowing Boeing to work directly with faculty, students, and researchers. The center's operation is expected to accelerate work on critical defense programs, further cementing Boeing's position in the aerospace industry.
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