UAS Operations Site Lead-Ohio

DZYNE Technologies • Springfield, OH

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

DZYNE Technologies is leading the future of autonomous defense, developing and manufacturing advanced airborne and ground-based defense solutions deployed in over 50 countries. Backed by U.S. Government Programs of Record, their technologies are field-proven, scalable, and production-ready. DZYNE is a fast-growing company with a culture built on collaboration, integrity, and purpose. The UAS Mission Control Element (MCE) Site Lead will direct and oversee daily operations at a dedicated UAS MCE site, ensuring all mission control activities, crew coordination, and remote flight operations are executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with organizational standards and supported program requirements. As the senior on-site authority, the Site Lead serves as the primary point of contact for MCE operations, providing leadership, oversight, and accountability for personnel, mission execution processes, and site resources. This role directly supports distributed UAS operations and requires the Site Lead to be an AVO qualified on DZYNE platforms to ensure effective synchronization of mission control activities, airspace coordination, and crew resource management.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in remote UAS operations within a Mission Control Element environment.
• Strong understanding of distributed UAS operations, command-and-control architectures, and LRE–MCE coordination.
• Experience managing crews in 24/7 or high‑tempo operational environments.
• Attain and maintain LEAP or ULTRA Instructor AVO qualification.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in operations, logistics, or site management, preferably in an OCONUS or remote environment.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven ability to make sound decisions in high-pressure or rapidly changing conditions.
• Familiarity with compliance, safety, and regulatory standards in government environments.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in operations management, business, engineering, logistics, or related field.
• Equivalent military or civil aviation operational leadership experience may substitute for formal education.
• DoD Secret Clearance Required
• 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

• Advanced degree or professional certifications in operations management, logistics, or project management.
• Previous experience supporting U.S. government or defense operations OCONUS.
• Working knowledge of international logistics, supply chain, contract management, and export restrictions.
• Cross-cultural competence and experience working effectively in diverse environments.
• Proficiency with operational management tools, reporting systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Top Secret Clearance Preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee all MCE operational activities, including mission coordination, remote flight operations, crew scheduling, and system readiness.
• Lead, mentor, and evaluate MCE crew members, including AVOs, mission commanders, sensor operators, and support staff.
• Ensure all remote operations comply with airspace requirements, supported mission rules, safety directives, and operational standards.
• Coordinate with distributed sites, launch/recovery elements (LRE), training elements, headquarters, and external partners to support integrated mission execution.
• Maintain MCE configuration, equipment health, communications systems, and redundancy protocols to ensure uninterrupted mission capability.
• Produce daily mission schedules and forecast future operational requirements for the MCE team.
• Serve as the on-site operational authority for real‑time issue resolution, mission risk mitigation, and operational decision-making.
• Support evaluations, checkouts, remote mission rehearsals, and readiness events as required.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to support operational objectives.

Benefits

• DZYNE offers a comprehensive healthcare benefits package.
• Base dental, vision, life, accident, disability, and other core benefits are fully covered by DZYNE.
• DZYNE provides paid time off and paid holidays.
• DZYNE offers a 401 (k) plan with an employer match and immediate vesting.
• The position will be eligible for an annual bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees