Senior sUAS Remote Pilot In Command

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

• 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.
• 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.
• Lead, train, mentor, and manage RPICs and contribute to the training and development programs for internal and external needs.

Required Skills/Qualifications

• 10-12 years of military/aviation experience with 3-5 years of advanced UAS flight ops with military UAS operations preferred.
• Strong understanding of aircraft systems, maintenance practices, and technical data for unmanned aerial systems with experience both flying and maintaining 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.

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 with experience presenting and engaging with clients and customers as well as internal support teams.
• Familiarity with GCP, ATP, or other structured test/inspection procedures and the ability to document track systems through various stages of development.
• Experience with launch and recovery systems for unmanned aircraft.
• Prior work in government contracted aviation or defense environments preferred.
• Extensive experience with various Ground Control Station software such as ArduPilot Mission Planner or QGroundControl and various UAS protocols such as MAVLink or UAVCan.
• Extensive flight experience across a wide range of environments and mission types.
• Military UAS/sUAS training and experience is a plus.
• Team leadership and flight team management experience preferred.

Education

• A high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical school training, military training, or applicable college education preferred.

Pay Range

$100,000 - $120,000 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.