DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Boeing has opened its new Boeing Engineering Center in the Cici & Hyatt Brown Center for Aerospace Technology at Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University's Research Park. The facility is now operational, expanding the company's commitment to the region.
Dan Gillian, vice president and general manager, Boeing Air Dominance, said, "This day represents an important milestone for Boeing, Embry‑Riddle and the broader Daytona Beach community. This engineering center will accelerate Boeing's work on critical defense programs and deepen our partnership with Embry‑Riddle, giving us access to an exceptional talent pipeline and enabling collaboration to drive aerospace innovation."
The Boeing Engineering Center spans 65,000 square feet and will support engineering design, research, development and prototyping for Boeing Defense, Space & Security Air Dominance programs, as well as advanced technology efforts. The center is anticipated to create approximately 400 high‑paying jobs in Daytona Beach and Volusia County as hiring continues.
Boeing is also investing $100,000 to support new STEM programming for the Boys & Girls Club of Volusia/Flagler counties, as well as to provide food for students in need through the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida.
