Verification & Validation (V&V) Lead Engineer – Counter‑UAS Systems

DZYNE Technologies LLC.; Portland (OR); Presencial; USD 160.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

401(k) plan with employer match

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Paid time off and holidays

Descripción de la vacante

DZYNE Technologies, LLC is seeking a Verification & Validation Lead for Counter-UAS systems in Portland, OR. You will define and lead the full V&V lifecycle for CUAS products, including RF sensing, detection, and electronic attack.

You will manage test architectures, verification methods, and requirements coverage, coordinating across engineering teams while ensuring MIL-STD and environmental test readiness.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Systems Engineering required.
• Master’s degree in engineering preferred.
• Minimum 5+ years in verification, validation, or test engineering for EW/CUAS or similar systems.
• Strong RF systems knowledge and threat signal characteristics understanding.
• Experience with RF test equipment and EW test assets.
• Ability to lead complex system-level test activities and cross-functional investigations.
• Excellent written and oral communication, with leadership skills.

Responsabilidades

• Define and lead the V&V lifecycle for CUAS products including RF sensing, detection, and electronic attack functions.
• Develop test architecture, verification methods, and traceability across requirements.
• Create detailed test procedures for lab, chamber, and field environments.
• Oversee RF, system-level, and software integration tests; troubleshoot issues.
• Lead root-cause analysis for RF anomalies and timing defects.
• Coordinate environmental, EMI/EMC, and MIL-STD testing.
• Prepare comprehensive V&V documentation and lead reviews.
• Mentor V&V engineers and technicians.

Conocimientos

RF systems

EW concepts

Technical leadership

Requirements management

Communication

Test planning

Scripting (Python)

Security clearance

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering/Systems Engineering

Master’s degree in engineering (preferred)

Herramientas

RF test equipment

EW test assets

MIL-STD testing tools

Python/MATLAB/LabVIEW

Descripción del empleo

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: Portland, OR

Job Id:1379

# of Openings:1

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.

Location: Portland, OR

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Position Summary

The Verification & Validation (V&V) Lead for Counter‑UAS (CUAS) Systems is responsible for defining, developing, and leading the full V&V lifecycle for CUAS products involving RF sensing, UAS detection and classification, electronic attack/jamming, and real‑time signal processing. This position owns the V&V strategy, test architecture, verification methods, and requirements coverage. The V&V Lead collaborates across engineering disciplines, interfaces with program leadership and customers, and ensures CUAS EW systems meet performance, environmental, and mission-readiness standards.

Required Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage comprehensive V&V plans, strategies, and test architectures for CUAS EW systems
• Define verification methods, acceptance criteria, and test configurations for CUAS detection, tracking, identification, and electronic attack functions
• Lead creation of detailed test procedures for lab, chamber, and field environments
• Oversee execution of RF, system-level, and software integration tests, including troubleshooting complex issues
• Drive root‑cause analysis for RF anomalies, timing defects, interference paths, system level, and integration failures
• Ensure end‑to‑end requirements traceability and verification coverage across system and subsystem specifications
• Support and lead environmental, EMI/EMC, and qualification testing per MIL‑STD‑461, MIL‑STD‑810, and applicable defense standards
• Lead formal reviews including test readiness reviews, verification reviews, and customer/government witness test events
• Prepare high‑quality V&V documentation including plans, procedures, reports, discrepancy summaries, and closure artifacts
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to V&V engineers and technicians

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in verification, validation, or test engineering for EW, CUAS, or other systems
• Strong understanding of RF systems, EW behaviors, and threat signal characteristics,
• Proficiency with RF test equipment and EW test assets
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex system‑level test activities and cross‑functional investigations
• Strong understanding of requirements management and traceability tools
• Excellent communication, documentation, and technical leadership skills

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

• Experience developing or verifying CUAS detection, identification, and defeat solutions
• Knowledge of advanced EW concepts such as adaptive jamming, spectral shaping, or signal classification
• Familiarity with embedded systems, high‑speed digital hardware, FPGA/DSP‑based processing, and real‑time architectures
• Experience supporting field tests, UAS range events, or operational EW evaluations
• Experience with systems engineering processes (INCOSE, MBSE tools)
• Strong scripting or automation skills (Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD security clearance
• Part 107 License

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical field required
• Master’s degree in an engineering discipline preferred
• Additional training or certification in RF engineering, EW systems, or UAS technologies is a plus

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: 10% Not required for daily activities, but probable travel once per quarter.

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.

Salary: $160,000 - $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 areDZYNE’edfor 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

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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.