Senior Project Engineer

Our Culture

At DZYNE Technologies, we foster an environment that nurtures and rewards innovative thinking. We believe in the power of collaboration, where diverse perspectives are valued and respected, leading to innovative solutions and remarkable achievements. Our leaders lead by example, demonstrating and modeling our core values of emotional intelligence, teamwork, innovation, integrity, productivity, customer service, and a genuine commitment to the success of every individual. We celebrate our wins- big and small and foster a sense of camaraderie through team activities, quarterly awards, and an end-of-year company holiday party. Our company culture is more than just words; it is a lived experience you’ll only get here at DZYNE.

Position: Senior Project Engineer

Location: Irvine, CA

Onsite/Hybrid: 100% Onsite

Position Description

The Senior Project Engineer supports the Vehicle Design Studio that is responsible for the development and delivery of disruptive capabilities and products. The ideal candidate is an experienced leader with mature technical management skills. The ability and willingness to roll up their sleeves as a technical contributor is also needed at times. The candidate must work well in a multi-disciplinary engineering environment as well as strong communication skills with customers and contractors to affect the implementation of system requirements.

Required Skills and Responsibilities:

• Experience leading small to medium size engineering teams in aerospace or defense projects.
• Experience leading testing, data analysis to support model improvements and root cause investigation of failures and implementing design improvements
• Document designs and analyses with written reports, presentations, and Engineering drawings for multiple audiences (engineering, technicians, customers, executives)
• Characterize, analyze, test, and troubleshoot system hardware and software subsystems
• Architect and develop comprehensive, reusable simulation and analysis tools for model-based control and estimation designs
• Interface effectively with users, customers, management, and other engineering personnel
• Proven team leadership skills to include mentoring and advocating for positive change
• Ability to create and follow standard processes and clearly document results
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications/Skills:

• Proficient with first principal sizing methods of multi-disciplinary aircraft systems
• Knowledge of aerodynamic stability and control modes, models, concepts, and coefficients
• Working knowledge of basic aircraft aerodynamics and performance
• Experience in designing robotic and aircraft systems
• Military and/or UAV experience is a plus
• Experience developing technical scope and Basis of Estimates for proposals
  
  
  

Education/Experience:

• Bachelors in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering or EE/CS with an aerospace controls emphasis. Masters 7-10 years of developing aircraft as a system.
• Clearance Level Required: US Person Required; Security Clearance Not Required
  
  
  

Travel: Up to 10%

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:

• Must have the ability to stoop, stand, climb, and occasionally lift a minimum of 25 lbs.
• Regularly required to crouch and reach to install/move equipment by bending forward at the waist or by bending legs and spine.
• Involves movement between departments, floors, and worksites to facilitate.
  
  
  

Working Conditions:

The diversity of work conditions may range from an environment with little or no physical discomfort, such as a general office environment, to an environment where inclement weather may be subject to severe changes in temperature, wind, rain, etc.

Security Clearance:

It is an essential requirement for the person in this role to be a US person and be eligible to obtain any required Export Authorization and DoD Clearance.

Benefits:

Our benefits are designed for your overall health and financial wellness. DZYNE provides comprehensive medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision plans, virtual medicine, FSA and dependent care accounts, health savings accounts, life insurance, short-term and long-term insurance, Rocket legal, Tickets at Work discounts, and a discretionary year-end bonus. DZYNE also provides paid time off and ten paid holidays. Additionally, DZYNE offers a 401 (k) plan with an employer match.

Salary: $165k- $200k

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.

Our benefits are DZYNE’ed for your overall health and financial wellness. DZYNE provides comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, employee life and accidental death, and disability, with all premiums for our employees paid for by DZYNE Technologies. DZYNE provides paid time off and paid holidays. Additionally, DZYNE offers a 401K plan with an employer match.

Hiring Process

As part of our commitment to making informed hiring decisions, we utilize a variety of tools and assessments to gain a comprehensive understanding of candidates' potential and suitability for the role they are applying for. One such tool we employ is the Predictive Index (PI) assessment, a scientifically designed assessment that provides insights into an individual's workplace behaviors and cognitive abilities. The Predictive Index assessment assists us in identifying alignment between candidates and the requirements of the role, as well as the overall dynamics of our team.

It is important to note that the PI assessment is just one component of our candidate evaluation process. Your application, resume, interviews, and other relevant information are equally important factors that contribute to our decision-making process. The Predictive Index assessment is designed to complement these traditional methods and help us better understand how your natural tendencies align with the responsibilities and expectations of the role.

As part of our comprehensive candidate evaluation process, we would like to invite you to complete the Predictive Index (PI) assessment. Completing the PI assessment is a simple and straightforward process that typically takes about 10-15 minutes of your time. Your responses will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and will only be used for the purpose of evaluating your fit for the role you have applied for.

To begin the assessment, please follow the link provided below: https://assessment.predictiveindex.com/73NX/31c4887c-0532-4bef-8ed1-038d642b023c?type=candidateba

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. In addition to federal law requirements, 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 and conditions of employment.