DZYNE Technologies · 14 hours ago
Unmanned Aircraft Technical Lead
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$160K/yr - $210K/yr
10+ years expDZYNE Technologies is leading the future of autonomous defense and is seeking a Technical Lead for their next generation SUAS system. The role involves owning the design, integration, and productization of the system while leading a cross-functional team through the product development process.
DronesHardwareInformation TechnologyRoboticsSoftware
Responsibilities
Own the design, integration, and productization of the 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 hardware productization across mechanical and electrical domains
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
Qualification
Required
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
Characterize, analyze, test, and troubleshoot system hardware and software subsystems
Interface effectively with users, customers, management, and other engineering personnel
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
Preferred
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
Experience developing technical scope and basis of estimates for proposals
Master's degree is preferred, particularly in Autonomous Systems, Control Systems, or Systems Engineering
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
Employee life and accidental death, and disability
Paid time off
Paid holidays
401K plan with an employer match
Company
DZYNE Technologies
DZYNE Technologies is a developer and producer of advanced unmanned aircraft and analytic systems.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2023-01-05Acquired
Leadership Team
Thomas Strat, PhD
President and CEO
Matthew McCue
Executive Vice President/Co-Founder - Aircraft Sector
Recent News
2025-10-16
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