Senior Aerospace Project Engineer

DZYNE Technologies, LLC; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; 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 seeks a Senior Project Engineer to oversee and integrate projects supporting federal aerospace, defense, and commercial contracts. You will lead cross-disciplinary teams, manage timelines and budgets, and ensure compliance with government requirements.

The role requires 10+ years in project execution, experience with defense/aerospace programs, strong communication, and the ability to coordinate with customers and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• Leading project execution in defense or aerospace environments.
• Experience with government/defense contracting.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and leadership.
• Pro-active problem solving and fast-paced work style.
• Experience with budgets, schedules, and deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Maintain project timelines, budgets, and deliverables with PM and Eng teams.
• Track team labor and manage resources across projects.
• Decompose requirements for testing and verification (V&V).
• Document and report project health to stakeholders.
• Schedule and host technical meetings and design reviews.
• Analyze technical data to inform decisions.

Skills

Project leadership

Budget management

Scheduling & planning

Communication

Problem solving

IT tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM, Business Management, or equivalent

Tools

CAD software

Simulation tools

Enterprise planning tools

Job description

Autonomous Defense for the World’s Most Critical Missions

THE FUTURE OF AUTONOMOUS DEFENSE STARTS HERE

DZYNE is comprised of the top minds in the field, proven in their ability to not only conceive of groundbreaking designs, but also to deliver functioning systems with precision, agility and innovation at every turn. Our expertise lies in aerodynamics, structural design, systems engineering, flight test, artificial intelligence, and software development. We are the future of autonomous defense ecosystems.

From engineering and programming to operations, DZYNE Technologies is seeking talented individuals ready to take on meaningful challenges and help develop industry-defining technology. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a culture built on innovation, teamwork, integrity, and customer service.

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

Location: Irvine, CA

Job Id:1363

# of Openings:1

About DZYNE

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.

Location: Irvine, CA

Work Arrangement: On-site

Position Summary:

DZYNE has an immediate need for a talented Senior Project Engineer capable of the oversight and integration of projects supporting on-going and emerging federal aerospace, defense, and commercial contracts. This position requires a person that can both develop process and work within defined procedures, to include government requirements. The successful candidate will have experience interfacing with a wide range of internal disciplines, customers, and active subcontractors in a lead role having seen projects progress from inception to completion. Demonstrated experience in project financials tracking, data and hardware deliverable management, and subcontractor management is required. The successful candidate will have a background experience in projects in the Government or Defense Contracting Industry.

Required Duties and Responsibilities:

• Primary Role will be maintaining project timelines, budgets, and deliverables, working in collaboration with Program Management and Technical Engineering
• Team task and labor tracking and management
• Requirements decomposition in tasking with V&V
• Documentation and communication of project health and status to both internal and external stakeholders
• Schedule, plan, and host technical meetings and design reviews
• Analyze and interpret technical data to inform project decisions
• Proven ability, capacity, and aptitude with planning, organizing, coordinating technical work, and obtaining cooperation from others

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years of industry experience as directly supporting or leading project execution of design, development, manufacturing, or operations programs
• Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams of engineers and technicians in defense or aerospace industries
• Positive, “can-do” attitude and talent/experience leading people and cultivating healthy relationships
• Pro-active approach to solving problems
• Work under general direction in a fast-paced environment collaborating between program and technical teams
• Working knowledge of enterprise resourcing and planning tools
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Skilled in the use of IT tools, including spreadsheets, word processing, planning, and scheduling software.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

• Experience in either aerospace development, manned or unmanned aircraft flight operations, or aircraft manufacturing
• Experience with CAD software and simulation tools
• Active or previous security clearance

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math), Business Management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Clearance Level Required: None, security Clearance not required but preferred

Travel Required: Yes, Up to 10% anticipated

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:

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

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.

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.

Salary: $140,000 – $180,000 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.

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.

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 comply 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.