Senior Autonomous Systems Electrical Engineer at Young Community Developers

Irvine, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Aug, 26

Salary

185000.0

Posted On

13 May, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Electrical Hardware Design, System Integration, Troubleshooting, Validation, Testing, Technical Documentation, Schematic Design, ECAD Tools, Electromechanical Testing, Data Analysis, Collaboration, Mentoring, Product Improvements, Obsolescence Management, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Supplier Oversight

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Our Culture At DZYNE, 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 immense end-of-the-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 Description: The Senior Autonomous Systems Electrical Engineer will serve as a technical owner and hands-on contributor across the full lifecycle of DZYNE’s aircraft and launcher electrical systems. This role spans supplier oversight, internal electronics development, and long-term product sustainment, with a strong emphasis on ensuring DZYNE retains deep technical ownership of its designs as programs transition from development through LRIP and into operational service. In this position, the engineer will be responsible for electrical system architecture, subsystem design, system integration, troubleshooting, harness design, electromechanical testing, and data analysis. The role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams (mechanical, manufacturing, GNC, firmware/software, aerodynamics, quality, and program management) and active engagement with external suppliers to ensure designs meet DZYNE standards for quality, robustness, and maintainability. This position reports to the Electrical Engineering Manager and works day-to-day with Vehicle Technical Leads and Program Managers. Location: Irvine, California Responsibilities: * Contribute to the end-to-end architecture and technical decision-making for electrical systems across development, production, and sustainment * Design, develop, integrate, and debug electrical and electromechanical subsystems * Review and guide externally developed electrical designs to ensure alignment with company standards and requirements * Support design updates driven by product improvements, obsolescence, and evolving requirements * Collaborate with cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, and program teams * Develop and maintain technical documentation, test plans, and engineering reports * Communicate technical concepts and results clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders * Mentor other engineers and promote sound engineering practices Required Skills/ Qualifications: * Practical electrical hardware design, debugging, and system integration * Proven ability to troubleshoot, validate, and test electrical subsystems and systems * Experience with end-to-end electrical system architecture and technical decision-making Experience producing clear technical documentation, schematics, and reports * Proficiency with ECAD tools such as Altium Preferred Skills/Qualifications: * Experience with autonomous, robotic, or aircraft electrical systems * UAV experience strongly preferred * Familiarity with microcontrollers and firmware/software integration * Experience working in small to mid-sized R&D environments * Familiarity with MIL-spec hardware and harnessing standards Education/Experience: * Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field * 7+ years of progressively responsible industry experience (advanced degrees may substitute for a portion of experience) Clearance/Level Required: Security Clearance Not Required Travel: Some travel required 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 or warehouse. 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 stand, climb, 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 work. * May be performing physical activities including, but not limited to, heavy lifting and moving of items, climbing in and out of equipment, crawling, and working outdoors. Other Requirements: It is an essential requirement for the person in this role to have a legal right to work in the United States. and be eligible to obtain any required Export Authorization and DoD Clearance. Salary: $145,000 - $185,000 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 provides comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, employee life and accidental death, and disability. DZYNE provides paid time off and paid holidays. Additionally, DZYNE offers a 401K plan with an employer match. 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.

Responsibilities

The Senior Autonomous Systems Electrical Engineer will oversee the full lifecycle of DZYNE’s aircraft and launcher electrical systems, ensuring deep technical ownership from development to operational service. Responsibilities include system architecture, design, integration, troubleshooting, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.