Senior Hardware Engineer

About DZYNE

DZYNE Technologies is leading the future of autonomous defense. Based in Irvine, California, we develop and manufacture advanced airborne and ground-based defense solutions deployed in over 50 countries. Backed by U.S. Government Programs of Record, our technologies are field-proven, scalable, and production-ready.

We're growing fast, and looking for innovators ready to make an impact. At DZYNE, you'll join a culture built on collaboration, integrity, and purpose. We celebrate wins, value diverse perspectives, and support every team member's success.

Ready to do work that matters? Join us.

Position Title: Senior Hardware Engineer

Location: Irvine, CA

Work Arrangement: On-site

Position Summary

The Senior Hardware Engineer will serve as a technical owner and hands-on contributor across the full lifecycle of DZYNE's aircraft and launcher electrical systems. This role spans supplier oversight, internal electronics development, and long-term product sustainment, with a strong emphasis on ensuring DZYNE retains deep technical ownership of its designs as programs transition from development through LRIP and into operational service. In this position, the engineer will be responsible for electrical system architecture, subsystem design, system integration, troubleshooting, harness design, electromechanical testing, and data analysis. The role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams (mechanical, manufacturing, GNC, firmware/software, aerodynamics, quality, and program management) and active engagement with external suppliers to ensure designs meet DZYNE standards for quality, robustness, and maintainability.

This position reports to the Electrical Engineering Manager and works day-to-day with Vehicle Technical Leads and Program Managers.

Some of the platforms you might be working on include;

Grasshopper

Blitz

Required Duties and Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the end-to-end architecture and technical decision-making for electrical systems across development, production, and sustainment
• Design, develop, integrate, and debug electrical and electromechanical subsystems
• Review and guide externally developed electrical designs to ensure alignment with company standards and requirements
• Support design updates driven by product improvements, obsolescence, and evolving requirements
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, and program teams
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, test plans, and engineering reports
• Communicate technical concepts and results clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Mentor other engineers and promote sound engineering practices

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• Practical electrical hardware design, debugging, and system integration
• Proven ability to troubleshoot, validate, and test electrical subsystems and systems
• Experience with end-to-end electrical system architecture and technical decision-making Experience producing clear technical documentation, schematics, and reports
• Proficiency with ECAD tools such as Altium

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

• Experience with autonomous, robotic, or aircraft electrical systems
• UAV experience strongly preferred
• Familiarity with microcontrollers and firmware/software integration
• Experience working in small to mid-sized R&D environments
• Familiarity with MIL-spec hardware and harnessing

Education :

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 7+ years of progressively responsible industry experience (advanced degrees may substitute for a portion of experience)

Clearance Level Required: No.

Export Control / ITAR Requirement:

This position requires access to information and technology subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As a result, employment is contingent upon meeting applicable export control eligibility requirements and compliance obligations.

Travel Required: Less Than 10%

Working Conditions :

The diversity of work conditions may range from an environment where there is little or no physical discomfort, such as a general office environment, to warehouse and other facilities.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• Must have the ability to stop, stand, climb, occasionally lift a minimum of 25 lbs.
• Involves movement between departments, floors, and worksites to facilitate work.

Work Authorization Requirement:
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.

Salary : $145,000 - $195,000 annually

Salary depends on relevant work experience, education, training, essential skills, and/or other factors such as specialized or high-demand professions. In addition to the annual salary, the position will be eligible for an annual bonus. The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of salary or annual bonus.

Benefits:

Our benefits are DZYNE'ed for your overall health and financial wellness. 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. Additionally, DZYNE offers a 401 (k) plan with an employer match and immediate vesting.


DZYNE Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, DZYNE Technologies complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which our company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

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Pay Range: $145,000 - $195,000 per year