SUAS Remote Pilot in Command; RPIC

Position: sUAS Remote Pilot in Command (RPIC)
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.

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Position Title:

sUAS Remote Pilot in Command (RPIC)

Location:

Irvine

Work Arrangement:
On-Site / Hybrid

Position Summary

The sUAS Remote Pilot serves as a dual-role operator with integrated responsibilities spanning RPIC authority and full system readiness ownership. The position supports Group 1 through Group 4 UAS platforms across the complete lifecycle of system employment, including research and development, test and evaluation, production validation, and operational deployment.

This position will require the RPIC to work in a very dynamic environment across a wide range of sUAS systems. The RPIC will serve in a variety of roles as part of a larger test and operational team and conduct flights across a wide range of locations domestically and internationally.

Required

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Execute Ground Checkout Procedures (GCP) and Acceptance & Test Procedures (ATP) to verify aircraft readiness and system functionality.

* Support aircraft build‑up activities for test and demonstration events, ensuring compliance with engineering and safety standards.

* Conduct preflight, post‑flight, and post‑shipping inspections to confirm aircraft structural integrity, airworthiness, and proper battery charge levels.

* Set up and tear down launch and recovery equipment, ensuring correct configuration, operational integrity, and safety‑of‑flight readiness.

* Setup, troubleshoot, and resolve complex GCS and network issues during operations and deployments.

* Collaborate with flight‑test engineers to identify discrepancies, validate data, and maintain safety‑of‑flight standards.

* Perform troubleshooting, maintenance, preventive maintenance, scheduled inspections, and authorized alterations on aircraft and support equipment.

* Prepare and maintain maintenance documentation, reports, and flight release authorization forms.

* Conduct safe, legal, and compliant flight operations to support the flight test program, as well as for customer facing demonstrations and training events.

* Serve as the SME for the conduct of flight operations and the integration of the sUAS systems in development.

Required Skills/

Qualifications:

* Strong understanding of aircraft systems, maintenance practices, and technical data for unmanned aerial systems.

* Ability to perform inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

* Experience conducting operational checks, preflight/post flight activities, and system validation tasks.

* Ability to work collaboratively with engineers, technicians, and flight test personnel.

* Proficiency in reading and applying technical manuals, engineering drawings, and maintenance procedures.

* Strong organizational and documentation skills.

* Ability to work in dynamic test environments and adapt to shifting operational needs

* Ability to conduct safe flight operations in high pressure dynamic environments.

Preferred Skills/

Qualifications:

* Experience working with airframes at various stages of development and a strong troubleshooting background.

* Experience supporting flight test operations or demonstration events.

* Familiarity with GCP, ATP, or other structured test/inspection procedures.

* Experience with launch and recovery systems for unmanned aircraft.

* Prior work in government contracted aviation or defense environments.

* Experience with various Ground Control Station software such as Ardu Pilot Mission Planner or QGround

Control and various UAS protocols such as MAVLink or UAVCan.

* Extensive flight experience across a wide range of environments and mission types.

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