Senior Autonomous Systems Electrical Engineer

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Position

Description:

The Senior Autonomous Systems Electrical 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.

Location:

34 Parker, Irvine, California

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 standards

Education/

Experience:

* 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:

Security Clearance Not Required

Travel:
Some travel required

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 or warehouse.

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 stand, climb, occasionally lift a minimum of 25 lbs.

* Regularly required to crouch and reach to install/move equipment by bending forward at the waist or by bending legs and spine

* Involves movement between departments, floors, and worksites to facilitate work.

* May be performing physical activities including, but not limited to, heavy lifting and moving of items, climbing in and out of equipment, crawling, and working outdoors.

Other Requirements:

It is an essential requirement for the person in this role to have a legal right to work in the United States. and be eligible to obtain any required Export Authorization and DoD Clearance.

Salary: $145,000 - $185,000 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…