Senior Aerospace Project Engineer

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain project timelines, budgets, and deliverables
• Work in collaboration with Program Management and Technical Engineering
• Project financials
• Project & program deliverables
• Team task and labor tracking and management
• Requirements decomposition in tasking with V&V
• Documentation and communication of project health and status to both internal and external stakeholders
• Schedule, plan, and host technical meetings and design reviews
• Analyze and interpret technical data to inform project decisions
• Proven ability, capacity, and aptitude with planning, organizing, coordinating technical work, and obtaining cooperation from others

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of industry experience as directly supporting or leading project execution of design, development, manufacturing, or operations programs
• Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams of engineers and technicians in defense or aerospace industries
• Positive, “can-do” attitude and talent/experience leading people and cultivating healthy relationships
• Pro-active approach to solving problems
• Work under general direction in a fast-paced environment collaborating between program and technical teams
• Working knowledge of enterprise resourcing and planning tools
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Skilled in the use of IT tools, including spreadsheets, word processing, planning, and scheduling software

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in either aerospace development, manned or unmanned aircraft flight operations, or aircraft manufacturing
• Experience with CAD software and simulation tools
• Active or previous security clearance

Benefits

DZYNE Technologies offers a comprehensive healthcare benefits package, including base dental, vision, life, accident, disability, and other core benefits fully covered by DZYNE. Paid time off and paid holidays are also provided. Additionally, DZYNE offers a 401(k) plan with an employer match and immediate vesting. DZYNE Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.