Senior sUAS Remote Pilot In Command

Young Community Developers • Irvine, CA

22h • $100,000 - $120,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

DZYNE Technologies is a leader in autonomous defense, developing and manufacturing advanced airborne and ground-based defense solutions. Based in Irvine, California, the company has a global reach with technologies deployed in over 50 countries. DZYNE is experiencing rapid growth and seeks innovative individuals to join its collaborative, purpose-driven culture that values diverse perspectives and supports employee success.

The Senior sUAS Remote Pilot (RPIC) plays a critical dual role, holding RPIC authority and taking full ownership of system readiness. This position supports Group 1 through Group 4 UAS platforms throughout their lifecycle, including R&D, test and evaluation, production validation, and operational deployment. The RPIC will operate in a dynamic environment with a wide array of sUAS systems, participating in various roles within test and operational teams, and conducting flights both domestically and internationally. As a senior member, leadership of other pilots and team management are as crucial as flight expertise. The role involves supporting testing and development of new systems, mentoring and training newer pilots, and planning, leading, and executing missions and test plans under the direction of Test Directors and Flight Ops teams.

Requirements

• 10-12 years of military/aviation experience with 3-5 years of advanced UAS flight ops with military UAS operations preferred.
• Strong understanding of aircraft systems, maintenance practices, and technical data for unmanned aerial systems with experience both flying and maintaining systems.
• Ability to perform inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience conducting operational checks, preflight/post flight activities, and system validation tasks.
• Ability to work collaboratively with engineers, technicians, and flight test personnel.
• Proficiency in reading and applying technical manuals, engineering drawings, and maintenance procedures.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills. The Senior RPIC will be responsible for the development of documentation and training programs as various systems mature and reach full rate development.
• Ability to work in dynamic test environments and adapt to shifting operational needs
• Ability to conduct safe flight operations in high pressure dynamic environments.
• Ability to lead and manage a flight team of 2-4 personnel through complex test events and operation deployments.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with airframes at various stages of development and a strong troubleshooting background.
• Experience supporting flight test operations or demonstration events with experience presenting and engaging with clients and customers as well as internal support teams.
• Familiarity with GCP, ATP, or other structured test/inspection procedures and the ability to document track systems through various stages of development.
• Experience with launch and recovery systems for unmanned aircraft.
• Prior work in government contracted aviation or defense environments preferred.
• Extensive experience with various Ground Control Station software such as ArduPilot Mission Planner or QGroundControl and various UAS protocols such as MAVLink or UAVCan.
• Extensive flight experience across a wide range of environments and mission types.
• Military UAS/sUAS training and experience is a plus.
• Team leadership and flight team management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute Ground Checkout Procedures (GCP) and Acceptance & Test Procedures (ATP) to verify aircraft readiness and system functionality.
• Support aircraft build‑up activities for test and demonstration events, ensuring compliance with engineering and safety standards.
• Conduct preflight, post‑flight, and post‑shipping inspections to confirm aircraft structural integrity, airworthiness, and proper battery charge levels.
• Set up and tear down launch and recovery equipment, ensuring correct configuration, operational integrity, and safety‑of‑flight readiness.
• Setup, troubleshoot, and resolve complex GCS and network issues during operations and deployments.
• Collaborate with flight‑test engineers to identify discrepancies, validate data, and maintain safety‑of‑flight standards.
• Perform troubleshooting, maintenance, preventive maintenance, scheduled inspections, and authorized alterations on aircraft and support equipment.
• Prepare and maintain maintenance documentation, reports, and flight release authorization forms.
• Conduct safe, legal, and compliant flight operations to support the flight test program, as well as for customer facing demonstrations and training events.
• Serve as the SME for the conduct of flight operations and the integration of the sUAS systems in development.
• Lead, train, mentor, and manage RPICs and contribute to the training and development programs for internal and external needs.

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
• Education Level: High school or GED