Senior Autonomous Systems Engineer

Our Culture

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.

Position: Principal Autonomous Systems Engiineer

Location: Irvine, CA - On-site Required

Position Description

The GNC Engineer in this position will be responsible for a wide gamut of GNC engineering tasks including vehicle design, payload integration, structural modifications, mechanism design, and analysis. The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving skills and be able to work well both on an individual basis and in a team environment. The candidate must be able to function and communicate in an interdisciplinary team (Aero, Electrical, Software, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Design and tune closed-loop control laws for small UAS and missile platforms
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated aircraft systems
• Conduct system-level performance analyses, including modeling and trade studies to inform design and integration
• Develop and support simulation frameworks for missile performance evaluation and Monte Carlo analysis
• Mentor and support junior engineers to help build team capabilities and program execution efficiency
• Leverage test data to evaluate and refine flight control performance
• Implement and optimize off-the-shelf autopilots in novel or unconventional aircraft configurations
  
  

Required Skills/Qualifications

• Strong experience developing and tuning control laws for aircraft and missile systems
• Hands-on experience integrating off-the-shelf autopilot systems into custom airframes
• Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, C/C , and/or object-oriented programming for modeling and control implementation
• Experience using flight test data to validate and improve controller performance
• Strong understanding of simulation-based analysis, including Monte Carlo techniques and statistical evaluation of dynamic systems
  
  

Preferred Skills/Qualifications

• Background in guidance and navigation algorithm development
• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing and control implementation on embedded systems
• Familiarity with sensor fusion, GNSS/INS integration, or related estimation techniques
• Knowledge of defense or aerospace safety and compliance standards
• Integration of a seeker system and development of closed Loop seeker control
• Strong listening, questioning, clarifying and summarizing skills to effectively communicate in one-on-one and small group settings
• A willingness to travel on occasions
  
  

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s in robotics, aerospace, autonomous systems or relevant engineering
• 5 years professional experience as airborne systems GNC Engineer
  
  

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 to travel conditions

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: $125,000.00 - $180,000.00 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.