Overview

• The 65,000‑square‑foot Boeing Engineering Center at Embry‑Riddle’s Research Park is now operational following its Sept. 10 opening.
• Engineers at the site will support design, research, development and prototyping for Boeing Defense, Space & Security Air Dominance efforts.
• About 50 employees are already on site, with roughly 200 expected by the end of 2026 as hiring ramps toward an anticipated 400 jobs.
• Local reporting places the average salary for the planned roles at about $115,000, underscoring the center’s economic impact in Volusia County.
• Boeing announced a $100,000 local investment for STEM programs and food assistance, and separately introduced a 3D‑printed solar array substrate for Millennium Space Systems satellites to reduce build times by up to 50%.