Technical Advisor

DZYNE Technologies • Irvine, CA

18h • Remote

About The Position

DZYNE Technologies, recently acquired by Ondas Inc. and part of Ondas Sentinel, is seeking a Technical Advisor. The role provides high-level technical direction and mentorship across mechanical, electrical, systems engineering, and design-for-manufacturing disciplines. The advisor reviews designs and architectures, guides complex technical investigations and risk assessments, improves engineering processes, and helps align engineering execution with program objectives. The position also provides strategic advice on technology roadmaps, workforce capabilities, and long-term technical risk, while promoting systems thinking, model-based engineering, and continuous improvement.

This is a remote, part-time role based in Irvine, California, with travel to different locations as needed, up to 10%. Hours are to be determined. The working environment may range from a general office to warehouse and other facilities. The role requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance and access to information and technology subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employment visa sponsorship.

The stated pay range is $75.00–$135.00 per hour, with eligibility for an annual bonus. DZYNE offers a comprehensive healthcare benefits package, paid time off and paid holidays, and a 401(k) plan with employer match and immediate vesting. The company states that base dental, vision, life, accident, disability, and other core benefits are fully covered.

Requirements

• 15 years of engineering experience in aerospace or related high-reliability industries.
• Advanced degree in engineering or equivalent.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Deep expertise and strong working experience in mechanical, electrical, or systems engineering.
• Proven ability to bridge design and manufacturing, with significant DFM/producibility experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance, as required for the role.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employment visa sponsorship.
• Ability to stoop, stand, climb, and occasionally lift a minimum of 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level technical direction and mentorship across mechanical, electrical, systems engineering, and DFM disciplines.
• Review critical designs, analyses, and architectures for safety, performance, and compliance with aerospace standards.
• Lead or guide root-cause investigations, risk assessments, and resolution of complex engineering issues.
• Evaluate and strengthen engineering processes, tool chains, and methodologies to improve consistency and quality.
• Partner with program leaders to align engineering execution with cost, schedule, and mission objectives.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineering to optimize designs for build efficiency, reliability, and scalability.
• Support supply chain interactions, including technical assessment and qualification of vendors.
• Advise engineering and leadership on technology roadmaps, workforce capabilities, and long-term technical risk.
• Identify engineering competency gaps and support training, mentorship, and hiring strategies.
• Promote systems thinking, model-based engineering approaches, and continuous improvement across the engineering community.

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 employer match and immediate vesting.
• Eligibility for an annual bonus.

What This Job Offers

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