Senior Flight Test Engineer

Position Description

DZYNE Technologies is building a highly skilled team that thrives in the design, development, and manufacturing of intelligent, autonomous vehicles. The candidate will work in a vehicle development and manufacturing environment where projects are realized with the highest degree of commitment to quality and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight and leadership in integrating flight test objectives, equipment, and systems assets, skills/resources, and planning T&E budgets and schedules.
• Interact with certification engineers to ensure all program's operational certification standards are achieved and addressed.
• Author and safety plans for a variety of programs and customers.
• Aid in standardizing flight test planning products, and act as a mentor for new flight test engineers.
• Act as flight test director of events.
• Research, select, and source instrumentation components as part of a system or unit under test.
• Develop and perform acceptance tests for a variety of products.
• Develop S cards for applicable events.
• Develop data management and analysis plans for testing and ensure the test data are collected, stored, processed, and analyzed to inform future testing and product development.
• Author reports for daily events and final deliverables to internal and external customers.
• Follow specific tool control, FOD control, and safety guidelines and policies.
• Perform other duties as directed by supervision and management for the benefit of the company, program, or employee(s).

Required Skills/Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant work related to flight test operations.
• A strong technical background, ability to read and interpret engineering design artifacts, and customer requirements.
• A self-driven individual who interfaces well with teams of varied disciplines.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications

• Graduate of an internationally recognized flight test pilot school.
• Experience in US Armed Forces.
• Experience in aviation as a private pilot or remote pilot (Part 107).
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, or Physical Sciences.

Clearance Level Required

Secret - Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance, as required for the role.

Travel

Up to 25%

Export Control / ITAR Requirement

This position requires access to information and technology subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As a result, employment is contingent upon meeting applicable export control eligibility requirements and compliance obligations.

Working Conditions

The diversity of work conditions may range from an environment where there is little or no physical discomfort, such as general office environment or warehouse, to field test environments. Work performed may be in a harsh climate. While performing the duties of this position, one may regularly be exposed to extreme and austere desert or other environments.

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. Ability to work in a standard office environment, using computer and other office equipment. Capability to travel to field sites, including manufacturing facilities, test sites, or operational environments. Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. occasionally for handling technical equipment or documentation.

Salary

$120K – $160K 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.

Benefits

• A comprehensive healthcare benefits package, including base dental, vision, life, accident, disability, and other core benefits.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• A 401(k) plan with an employer match and immediate vesting.

About the Role

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.

Qualifications

Due to the requirements of the government contract associated with this position, candidates must be U.S. citizens.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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