DZYNE Technologies · 11 hours ago
Senior Airframe and Structures Engineer
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$120K/yr - $180K/yr
7+ years expDZYNE Technologies is leading the future of autonomous defense, developing advanced airborne and ground-based defense solutions. The Senior Airframe & Structures Engineer will design, modify, and integrate aircraft structures for unmanned aerial systems, collaborating closely with various teams and executing designs within an established architectural framework.
DronesHardwareInformation TechnologyRoboticsSoftware
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design and modify airframe and structural components, including brackets, mounts, panels, and load-bearing assemblies
Package electrical, avionics, propulsion, and mechanical subsystems into assigned airframe volumes
Generate detailed CAD models, engineering drawings, and release packages in accordance with configuration processes
Perform first-principles sizing, basic structural analysis, and trade studies for assigned components or subsystems
Support fabrication, assembly, ground testing, and flight testing with hands-on troubleshooting
Incorporate feedback from testing, manufacturing, and integration into design updates
Collaborate cross-functionally while escalating architectural or platform-level decisions to Technical Lead
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
7+ years of professional experience in aerospace, UAVs, or complex electromechanical systems
Strong experience with mechanical design using 3D CAD software (SolidWorks preferred)
Working knowledge of aircraft structures and lightweight design principles
Experience packaging mechanical and electrical components into constrained structures
Working knowledge of GD&T per ASME Y14.5
Ability to clearly document designs, analyses, and engineering changes
Bachelor's Degree in STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) from an accredited university
At least 7 years engineering experience in aerospace or related technology field with at least 3 years' experience in a rapid development environment
Preferred
Experience with composite or lightweight metallic aircraft structures
Familiarity with basic aircraft aerodynamics and structural load paths
Experience supporting hardware through build and test cycles
Exposure to structural analysis tools or FEA (not required to be an expert)
UAV or military aircraft experience
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
Employee life and accidental death, and disability
Paid time off
Paid holidays
401K plan with an employer match
Company
DZYNE Technologies
DZYNE Technologies is a developer and producer of advanced unmanned aircraft and analytic systems.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2023-01-05Acquired
Leadership Team
Thomas Strat, PhD
President and CEO
Matthew McCue
Executive Vice President/Co-Founder - Aircraft Sector
Recent News
2025-10-16
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