Manufacturing Engineer - UAS, Electrical Focus

DZYNE Technologies; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

DZYNE Technologies in Irvine, CA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer focused on electrical assemblies and electro-mechanical systems for airborne products. This on-site role collaborates with technicians and design engineering to document build processes, resolve production issues, and drive continuous improvements within an AS9100 QMS environment.

Responsibilities include creating and updating work instructions, training staff, reviewing drawings, supporting NCRs, and developing fixtures and

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in manufacturing or production engineering (aerospace, unmanned systems, or similar).
• Must be able to support 6AM start time.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, wire harness documentation, and assembly diagrams.
• Experience on the shop floor supporting technicians, redlines, NCRs, and build issues.
• Experience with first-article builds, troubleshooting, and providing actionable feedback.
• Familiarity with both mechanical and electrical manufacturing practices.
• Knowledge of engineering analysis concepts and industry standards.
• Experience creating electrical and mechanical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and redline work instructions, routers, and build documentation.
• Train technicians on new or updated build and test instructions.
• Review and redline preproduction drawings with Design Engineering.
• Support technicians and Quality with NCRs and build discrepancies.
• Design fixtures, jigs, and tooling to aid repeatable assembly and testing.
• Support ATP execution and ensure supplemental test instructions are developed.
• Improve build ergonomics and efficiency through fixture updates.
• Create and modify Production BOMs, Routers, and Item Cards.
• Act as liaison between technicians and design engineering to resolve issues.
• Validate manufacturability for new builds and provide feedback on prototypes.
• Participate in root-cause analysis for build failures.
• Identify opportunities to improve yield and cycle time; support CI initiatives.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Read drawings

Floor support

Electrical expertise

ECN/ECR familiarity

Aerospace/defense

Problem solving

Cross-disciplinary

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

ECAD (Altium)

Job description

About Our Transition To Ondas Sentinel

DZYNE Technologies was recently acquired by Ondas Inc. (NASDAQ: ONDS) and, together with World View, has joined forces to create Ondas Sentinel. Ondas Sentinel is a next‑generation U.S. defense platform integrating long‑endurance ISR, autonomous systems, counter‑UAS technologies, and mission intelligence.

While DZYNE is now part of Ondas Sentinel, we are still legally operating as DZYNE as we complete the formal integration of our systems and processes. As a result, you may see roles cross‑posted across DZYNE and World View, during this transition. All positions represent opportunities within the same combined organization.

What does this mean for candidates?

• You’re joining a team that is accelerating the future of autonomous defense.
• You’ll be part of a company backed by significant investment, strong growth, and mission‑proven technology.
• You’ll work alongside world‑class engineers and innovators who have already delivered thousands of operational flight hours, high‑impact ISR capabilities, leading counter‑UAS systems, and breakthrough autonomous effects.
• You’ll help shape a unified platform that enables operators to see more, decide faster, and act with confidence across the modern battlespace.

Together, Ondas Sentinel is building something bigger than any one company, a scalable, integrated defense organization designed to meet emerging mission needs with speed, precision, and purpose.

If you’re energized by ambitious missions, rapid innovation, and a chance to help define the future of autonomous defense, we’d love to have you on the team.

Position Title:

Manufacturing Engineer – UAS, Electrical Focus

Location:

Irvine, CA

Work Arrangement:

On‑site

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer supports day‑to‑day production of electro‑mechanical assemblies, avionics assemblies, and wire harnesses within our airborne systems manufacturing environment. This role works closely with assembly technicians, avionics technicians, and design engineering to document build processes, resolve production‑floor issues, and drive continuous improvements under an AS9100 compliant QMS. The Manufacturing Engineer ensures that work instructions, tooling, and test workflows are clear, robust, and production ready as products transition from engineering prototypes into stable, repeatable builds. This role is well‑suited for an engineer with a strong electrical background who enjoys hands‑on manufacturing, problem‑solving, and working directly on the production floor.

Required Duties And Responsibilities

Electrical Manufacturing Support & Documentation

• Create, maintain, and redline work instructions, assembly routers, and build documentation to ensure consistent, high‑quality production.
• Train assembly and avionics technicians on new or updated build and test instructions.
• Review and redline preproduction drawings in collaboration with Design Engineering.
• Support technicians and Quality in generating redlines, nonconformance reports (NCRs), and build discrepancies.

Tooling, Fixtures & Assembly Test Support

• Design mechanical and electrical fixtures, jigs, and tooling to aid repeatable assembly and testing.
• Support ATP (Acceptance Test Procedure) execution by partnering with Test Technicians and Design Engineering and ensuring any supplemental test instructions or tools are developed.
• Improve build ergonomics and assembly efficiency through fixture updates and layout optimization.
• Production BOMs, Routers, and Item Cards creation and modification.

Production Build Support

• Act as the frontline manufacturing liaison between technicians and design engineering to resolve build issues rapidly and accurately.
• Support transition of new builds from engineering to production by validating manufacturability, documenting processes, and providing feedback on prototype builds.
• Participate in root‑cause analysis for build failures and first‑article issues.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve yield, cycle time, build clarity, and technician workflow.
• Support small‑to‑medium‑scale Continuous Improvement initiatives as assigned by the Manufacturing Engineering Manager.
• Apply basic industrial engineering concepts (time studies, simple layout improvements, process standardization).
• Support drawing changes using ECN/ECR process.
• Interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, assembly diagrams, and industry specifications.
• Support electro‑mechanical assemblies involving structures, PCBs, harnesses, connectors, avionics hardware, and basic mechanical components.
• Apply general knowledge of materials, fasteners, structural assembly, and electrical best practices.

Required Skills/Qualifications

• 2‑3 years of experience in manufacturing or production engineering (aerospace, automotive, unmanned systems, electro‑mechanical assemblies, or similar).
• Must be able to support 6AM start time to align with shop schedule.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, wire harness documentation, and assembly diagrams.
• Experience supporting technicians on the floor, including creating redlines and investigating build issues.
• Experience supporting first‑article builds, troubleshooting failures, and providing actionable manufacturing feedback.
• Familiarity with both mechanical and electrical manufacturing practices (harnessing, PCBAs, connectors, LRU assembly, mechanical subassemblies, etc.).
• Working knowledge of engineering analysis concepts (mechanical/electrical fundamentals) and industry standards
• Working knowledge of best practices for creating electrical and mechanical drawings
• Technical Competency & Cross‑Discipline Familiarity

Preferred Skills/Qualifications

• Experience with CAD tools such as SolidWorks (mechanical) and basic familiarity with ECAD tools such as Altium (electric.).
• Exposure designing simple fixtures or assembly aids.
• Experience with Visio Professional.
• Experience with acceptance testing, ATP development, or production test workflows.
• Experience in regulated, low-volume high mix aerospace or defense manufacturing

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field or equivalent work experience.

Clearance Level Required:

None.

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

Work Authorization Requirement

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis without the need for current or future employment visa sponsorship.

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 stoop, stand, climb, occasionally lift a minimum of 25 lbs.
• Involves movement between departments, floors, and worksites to facilitate work.

Salary:

$90,000 - $125,000 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. The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of salary or annual bonus.

Benefits

Our benefits are DZYNE’ed for your overall health and financial wellness. DZYNE offers a comprehensive healthcare benefits package. Base dental, vision, life, accident, disability, and other core benefits are fully covered by DZYNE. DZYNE provides paid time off and paid holidays. Additionally, DZYNE offers a 401 (k) plan with an employer match and immediate vesting.

Some Final Notes

The description gives you a sense of what the position involves but is not an exhaustive list. We are a growing and evolving team, which means your responsibilities may shift or expand overtime as new opportunities arise. Flexibility and curiosity are part of what makes our work exciting! 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 Technologies 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.