Senior Hardware Engineer

DZYNE Technologies • Irvine, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Hardware Engineer will serve as a technical owner and hands-on contributor across the full lifecycle of DZYNE’s aircraft and launcher electrical systems. This role spans supplier oversight, internal electronics development, and long-term product sustainment, with a strong emphasis on ensuring DZYNE retains deep technical ownership of its designs as programs transition from development through LRIP and into operational service. In this position, the engineer will be responsible for electrical system architecture, subsystem design, system integration, troubleshooting, harness design, electromechanical testing, and data analysis. The role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams (mechanical, manufacturing, GNC, firmware/software, aerodynamics, quality, and program management) and active engagement with external suppliers to ensure designs meet DZYNE standards for quality, robustness, and maintainability. This position reports to the Electrical Engineering Manager and works day-to-day with Vehicle Technical Leads and Program Managers. Some of the platforms you might be working on include; Grasshopper Blitz

Requirements

• Practical electrical hardware design, debugging, and system integration
• Proven ability to troubleshoot, validate, and test electrical subsystems and systems
• Experience with end-to-end electrical system architecture and technical decision-making
• Experience producing clear technical documentation, schematics, and reports
• Proficiency with ECAD tools such as Altium
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 7+ years of progressively responsible industry experience (advanced degrees may substitute for a portion of experience)
• This position requires access to information and technology subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As a result, employment is contingent upon meeting applicable export control eligibility requirements and compliance obligations.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employment visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with autonomous, robotic, or aircraft electrical systems
• UAV experience strongly preferred
• Familiarity with microcontrollers and firmware/software integration
• Experience working in small to mid-sized R&D environments
• Familiarity with MIL-spec hardware and harnessing

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the end-to-end architecture and technical decision-making for electrical systems across development, production, and sustainment
• Design, develop, integrate, and debug electrical and electromechanical subsystems
• Review and guide externally developed electrical designs to ensure alignment with company standards and requirements
• Support design updates driven by product improvements, obsolescence, and evolving requirements
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, and program teams
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, test plans, and engineering reports
• Communicate technical concepts and results clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Mentor other engineers and promote sound engineering practices

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits package
• Base dental, vision, life, accident, disability, and other core benefits are fully covered by DZYNE
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• 401 (k) plan with an employer match and immediate vesting

What This Job Offers

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