Manufacturing Engineer - UAS, Electrical Focus

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. Position Title: Manufacturing Engineer - UAS, Electrical Focus Location: Irvine, CA Work Arrangement: 8am - 5pm, on-site Position Summary: The Manufacturing Engineer II (Electrical Systems) supports day to day production of electro mechanical and avionics assemblies within our airborne systems manufacturing environment. This role has an electrical-focused scope and works closely with avionics and assembly technicians to mature electrical build processes, improve harness and PCBA readiness, and resolve production issues under an AS9100-compliant QMS. You will help transition products from late stage prototypes into stable production by improving documentation, optimizing test workflows, designing simple electrical fixtures, and supporting first-article builds. This position is ideal for an engineer with a strong electrical foundation who enjoys hands-on manufacturing, problem-solving, and working directly on the production floor. Required Duties and Responsibilities: Electrical Manufacturing Support & Documentation * Create and update work instructions, wiring diagrams, and electrical assembly workflows, ensuring accurate, repeatable production. * Redline documentation during builds and support correction of discrepancies with Quality and Design. * Support the creation and updates of electrical BOMs, routers, and item cards. * Assist technicians by interpreting schematics, PCBA documentation, and harness drawings. Production Build Support * Provide hands-on support on the manufacturing floor to troubleshoot wiring issues, connector/cable assembly challenges, PCBA installation concerns, and electrical test anomalies. * Participate in first article electrical builds, collecting feedback and ensuring manufacturability of electrical subsystems. * Serve as a bridge between design engineering and production when electrical build issues arise. Test & Fixture Development * Support ATP (Acceptance Test Procedure) execution by assisting with test setups, logging issues, and helping refine supplemental test instructions. * Design simple electrical fixtures, breakout cables, and test aids to support repeatable electrical testing and harness verification Continuous Improvement * Identify opportunities to streamline electrical assembly steps, reduce rework, and increase test clarity. * Support small CI initiatives such as reducing cable build times, improving harness routing consistency, or standardizing connector assembly workflows. * Contribute to ECN/ECR updates for electrical components and drawings. Technical Breadth & Collaboration * Interpret electrical schematics, PCBA drawings, harness assembly documentation, and avionics integration diagrams. * Work with electro mechanical assemblies involving harnesses, connectors, LRUs, PCBs, avionics hardware, and simple structural components. * Apply basic mechanical understanding where needed to support integrated electro mechanical builds. Required Skills/Qualifications: * 3-4 years of experience in electrical or electromechanical manufacturing, aerospace, unmanned systems, or similar hardware environments. * Ability to read and interpret electrical and electronic schematics, wiring diagrams, PCBA documentation, and connector/harness drawings. * Experience supporting technicians on the production floor, including performing redlines and troubleshooting build issues. * Familiarity with electrical hardware such as PCBs, wiring harnesses, connectors, avionics modules, and test equipment. * Strong problem-solving skills and comfort working hands-on with hardware. * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering Preferred Skills/Qualifications: * Experience and training with Altium is not required, but will be considered a strong plus. * Exposure to mechanical CAD for simple fixture design, preferrably SolidWorks. * Exposure to Visio Professional. * Experience with ATPs, electrical test workflows, or bench testing. * Experience in regulated, low-volume high mix aerospace or defense manufacturing. Education: * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical field. Clearance Level Required: No Clearance Required Travel Required: Less than 10% 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. 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: $100,00 - $116,000 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 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 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. #LI-ONSITE Pay Range: $100,000 - $116,000 per year

Created: 2026-04-02