Unmanned Aircraft Technical Lead

DZYNE Technologies • Irvine, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

DZYNE is seeking a Technical Lead to own the design, integration, and productization of this next generation SUAS system. You’ll lead a distributed, cross-functional team spanning Software, Aero, GNC, Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, Test, Manufacturing, and Quality, guiding the product from design through manufacturing and sustainment. This person must be deeply grounded in system design and software, as these will drive the platform’s adaptability and mission capability; from ATAK plugin integration and autonomy behaviors to simulation environments and modular payload control.

Requirements

• Proven experience taking complex hardware/software products from prototype to full rate production in UAVs or robotics industry for the DoW.
• Strong background in system design, software integration, and automation for mission-critical platforms.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, hardware-in-the-loop testing, and production test infrastructure.
• Experience driving hardware productization across mechanical and electrical domains.
• Ability to create and follow standard processes and clearly document results.
• 10+ years of proven experience leading cross-functional technical teams through product development, from early design through production and field deployment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Robotics, or related field required.
• Secret Clearance - Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance, as required for the role.
• 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.
• Ability to stoop, stand, climb, occasionally lift a minimum of 25 pounds occasionally for handling technical equipment or documentation.
• Involves movement between departments, floors, and worksites to facilitate work.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree is preferred, particularly in Autonomous Systems, Control Systems, or Systems Engineering.
• Proficient with first principal sizing methods of multi-disciplinary aircraft systems.
• Knowledge of aerodynamic stability and control modes, models, concepts, and coefficients.
• Working knowledge of basic aircraft aerodynamics and performance.
• Experience in designing robotic and aircraft systems.
• Military and/or UAV experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own the design, integration, and productization of a next-generation SUAS system.
• Lead a distributed, cross-functional team spanning Software, Aero, GNC, Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, Test, Manufacturing, and Quality.
• Guide the product from design through manufacturing and sustainment.
• Drive platform adaptability and mission capability through system design and software.
• Oversee ATAK plugin integration and autonomy behaviors.
• Manage simulation environments and modular payload control.
• Characterize, analyze, test, and troubleshoot system hardware and software subsystems.
• Interface effectively with users, customers, management, and other engineering personnel.
• Create and follow standard processes and clearly document results.
• Develop technical scope and basis of estimates for proposals.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Employee life and accidental death, and disability insurance with all premiums paid by DZYNE Technologies.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• 401K plan with an employer match.
• Annual bonus.

What This Job Offers

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