Electrical Hardware Lead

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:Electrical Hardware Lead

Location: Portland, OR

Job :1190

# 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: Electrical Hardware Lead

Location: Portland, OR

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Position Summary

As an Electrical Hardware Lead, you will lead the hardware engineering activities for several UAV platforms. This role will interface closely with mechanical, electrical, software, and test teams to ensure timely and effective delivery of mission-critical capabilities.

Required

Duties and Responsibilities:

• 8+ years relevant experience in aerospace, defense or robotics environments
• Participate in the development of system architectures for a variety of unmanned arial vehicles
• Lead the end-to-end electrical hardware development for subsystem components
• Define system and hardware architectures, including power distribution, RF systems, avionics, sensor interfaces, and compute modules.
• Lead the planning and coordination of system validation activities, ensuring alignment with operational goals
• Drive technical decision-making, risk assessment, and trade studies for electrical and embedded hardware designs.
• Collaborate closely with mechanical, software, GNC, and systems engineering teams to ensure seamless integration and platform-level performance.
• Support EMI/EMC testing, environmental qualification, and design for reliability in SWaP-constrained environments.
• Mentor junior engineers, establish hardware development best practices, and contribute to continuous improvement across engineering disciplines.

• Demonstrated experience leading complex hardware development efforts and guiding multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong background in digital and analog circuit design, power systems, and embedded hardware.
• Experience with RF systems, radios, or sensing payloads is highly desirable.
• Proficiency with schematic capture and PCB design tools.
• Experience integrating electronics into SWaP-constrained platforms such as UAVs or autonomous systems.
• Experience architecting reliable and redundant robotic systems
• Familiarity with environmental and EMI/EMC testing standards common to aerospace and defense.

• Bachelor’s in electrical engineering or equivalent

This position requires access to information and technology subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations,…