Senior Airframe and Structures Engineer

DZYNE Technologies • Irvine, CA

4d • $120,000 - $180,000

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Airframe & Structures Engineer to design, modify, and integrate aircraft structures for unmanned aerial systems. This role focuses on detailed airframe and structural design, subsystem packaging, and hands-on support of build and test activities, working under the technical direction of Technical Lead. The ideal candidate is comfortable owning significant portions of an airframe or subsystem, collaborating closely with Aerodynamics, Electrical, Manufacturing, and Test teams, and executing designs within an established architectural framework.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 7+ years of professional experience in aerospace, UAVs, or complex electromechanical systems.
• Strong experience with mechanical design using 3D CAD software (SolidWorks preferred).
• Working knowledge of aircraft structures and lightweight design principles.
• Experience packaging mechanical and electrical components into constrained structures.
• Working knowledge of GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
• Ability to clearly document designs, analyses, and engineering changes.
• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) from an accredited university.
• At least 7 years engineering experience in aerospace or related technology field with at least 3 years’ experience in a rapid development environment.
• It is an essential requirement for the person in this role to have a legal right to work in the United States and be eligible to obtain any required Export Authorization and DoD Clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with composite or lightweight metallic aircraft structures.
• Familiarity with basic aircraft aerodynamics and structural load paths.
• Experience supporting hardware through build and test cycles.
• Exposure to structural analysis tools or FEA (not required to be an expert).
• UAV or military aircraft experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and modify airframe and structural components, including brackets, mounts, panels, and load-bearing assemblies.
• Package electrical, avionics, propulsion, and mechanical subsystems into assigned airframe volumes.
• Generate detailed CAD models, engineering drawings, and release packages in accordance with configuration processes.
• Perform first-principles sizing, basic structural analysis, and trade studies for assigned components or subsystems.
• Support fabrication, assembly, ground testing, and flight testing with hands-on troubleshooting.
• Incorporate feedback from testing, manufacturing, and integration into design updates.
• Collaborate cross-functionally while escalating architectural or platform-level decisions to Technical Lead.

Benefits

• DZYNE provides comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, employee life and accidental death, and disability.
• DZYNE provides paid time off and paid holidays.
• Additionally, DZYNE offers a 401K plan with an employer match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level