Senior Hardware 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.

Required Duties and Responsibilities

• Contribute to the end-to-end architecture and technical decision-making for electrical systems across development, production, and sustainment
• Design, develop, integrate, and debug electrical and electromechanical subsystems
• Review and guide externally developed electrical designs to ensure alignment with company standards and requirements
• Support design updates driven by product improvements, obsolescence, and evolving requirements
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, and program teams
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, test plans, and engineering reports
• Communicate technical concepts and results clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Mentor other engineers and promote sound engineering practices

Required Skills/Qualifications

• Practical electrical hardware design, debugging, and system integration
• Proven ability to troubleshoot, validate, and test electrical subsystems and systems
• Experience with end-to-end electrical system architecture and technical decision-making
• Experience producing clear technical documentation, schematics, and reports
• Proficiency with ECAD tools such as Altium

Preferred Skills/Qualifications

• Experience with autonomous, robotic, or aircraft electrical systems
• UAV experience strongly preferred
• Familiarity with microcontrollers and firmware/software integration
• Experience working in small to mid-sized R&D environments
• Familiarity with MIL-spec hardware and harnessing

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 7+ years of progressively responsible industry experience (advanced degrees may substitute for a portion of experience)

Clearance Level Required

No. 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.

Travel Required

Less Than 10%

Working Conditions

• The diversity of work conditions may range from an environment where there is little or no physical discomfort, such as a general office environment, to warehouse and other facilities.
• Physical Demands: Must have the ability to stop, stand, climb, occasionally lift a minimum of 25 lbs. Involves movement between departments, floors, and worksites to facilitate work.

Pay Range

$145,000 - $195,000 annually

Benefits

• 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.
• A 401(k) plan with an employer match and immediate vesting.

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.