Systems Integration Engineer

DZYNE Technologies • Irvine, CA

10h • $120,000 - $160,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Systems Integration Engineer – Ground Systems supports the design, integration, testing, and sustainment of Ground Control Stations (GCS) platforms used across multiple unmanned aerial system (UAS) platforms. This role is hands-on, cross-functional, and focused on building reliable electromechanical and networked systems that operators can depend on in the field. The ideal candidate brings practical experience integrating hardware, electronics, software, and operator interfaces, and is motivated to grow into a broader systems role.

Requirements

• 3–8 years of experience integrating electromechanical or hardware-based systems, ideally involving operator interfaces or control systems.
• Experience generating engineering documentation (drawings, wiring diagrams, specifications, test procedures).
• Hands-on experience integrating components across mechanical, electrical, and/or networking domains.
• Comfortable working cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and field teams.
• Must be based in, or willing to relocate to Irvine, CA area

Nice To Haves

• Communications & Networking Familiarity with IP-based networking (switches, routers, VLANs, firewalls).
• Exposure to SATCOM or line-of-sight (LOS) communications systems.
• Experience integrating hardware into secure or government network environments
• Systems Engineering Understanding of requirements development, system decomposition, and V&V.
• Experience with system-level test planning and integration testing.
• Domain Experience Background in UAS, aerospace, robotics, defense systems, or ground control systems.
• Experience with ruggedized or mobile platforms such as tactical shelters or vehicle-based ground systems.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity principles, system hardening, or compliance requirements for defense networks.
• Experience supporting field deployments or sustaining engineering.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and integration of electromechanical, electrical, and network components into Ground Control Station systems (fixed, mobile, and shelter-based).
• Collaborate with Mechanical, Electrical, Software, Flight Operations, and Program teams to evaluate existing GCS systems and implement improvements.
• Assist in developing system concepts and contributing to next-generation GCS solutions.
• Work with Manufacturing to integrate new assemblies and subassemblies, resolve build issues, and support design transfer.
• Produce engineering documentation including drawings, wiring diagrams, network layouts, assembly instructions, acceptance test procedures, and system specifications.
• Participate in testing, validation, and troubleshooting activities for new and existing GCS hardware.
• Support field operations with deployment, issue resolution, and continuous improvement of ground systems.
• Follow relevant safety, cybersecurity, and regulatory requirements associated with UAS ground systems

Benefits

• DZYNE provides comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, employee life and accidental death, and disability, with all premiums for our employees paid for by DZYNE Technologies.
• 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