Senior Mechanical Engineer, DFM Focus

Autonomous Defense for the World’s Most Critical Missions

DZYNE is comprised of the top minds in the field, proven in their ability to not only conceive of groundbreaking designs, but also to deliver functioning systems with precision, agility and innovation at every turn. Our expertise lies in aerodynamics, structural design, systems engineering, flight test, artificial intelligence, and software development. We are the future of autonomous defense ecosystems.

From engineering and programming to operations, DZYNE Technologies is seeking talented individuals ready to take on meaningful challenges and help develop industry-defining technology. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a culture built on innovation, teamwork, integrity, and customer service.

DZYNE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. DZYNE 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.

Position:Senior Mechanical Engineer, DFM Focus

Location: Irvine, CA

Job :1092

# of Openings:1

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 Mechanical Engineer, w/ focus on Design for manufacturability

Location:Irvine, CA

Work Arrangement: 100% On-site

Position Summary

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with a strong background in high‑volume product development and production‑oriented mechanical design. This role focuses on creating robust, manufacturable components and assemblies for unmanned aircraft systems, with emphasis on Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) at production rates of 1,000+ units per month.

The ideal candidate has hands‑on experience selecting appropriate manufacturing processes, driving cost‑efficient designs, and collaborating closely with electrical, manufacturing, and integration teams. Our aircraft require dense packaging of mechanical, electrical, propulsion, and avionics subsystems; success in this role depends on the ability to balance structural needs with aerodynamic, electrical, thermal, and routing constraints within limited volumes.

This position provides the opportunity to influence system‑level design decisions, guide manufacturing strategy, and mentor junior engineers while contributing directly to hardware transitioning from prototype to scalable production.

Required

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead mechanical design of airframe structures, housings, and mechanically complex assemblies intended for high‑volume production environments.
• Drive DFM and DFA principles from concept through release, ensuring designs are optimized for repeatability, cost, and quality at volumes of 1,000+/month.
• Select appropriate manufacturing processes (e.g., injection molding, stamping, die casting, compression molding, machined components) based on performance, cost, and production scale.
• Collaborate closely with electrical engineering to integrate batteries, motors, avionics, sensors, and wiring within constrained aircraft volumes.
• Collaborate closely with Aero engineering to ensure the finished product meets the aerodynamical criteria such as surface roughness, steps and gaps.
• Perform tolerance analysis, evaluate material choices, and assess manufacturability trade‑offs.
• Work directly with manufacturing engineers, suppliers, and production teams to validate…