UAS Operations Site Lead- Ohio
DZYNE Technologies
Full-time
On-site
Springfield, Ohio, United States
$130,000 - $165,000 USD yearly
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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.
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Position: UAS Operations Site Lead
Location: Springfield, OH
Position Description:
DZYNE Technologies is seeking a UAS Operations Site Lead to manage daily operations at one of our UAS test and/or operational sites. This role will include both CONUS and overseas (OCONUS) sites and requirements. This role ensures the site functions smoothly, safely, and in alignment with company standards and client requirements. The Site Lead will serve as the primary point of contact for local operations, providing leadership, oversight, and accountability for people, processes, and resources.
This position is well-suited for someone who thrives in dynamic environments, demonstrates strong decision-making skills, and values building effective, respectful teams.
- Oversee all day-to-day site operations, ensuring compliance with organizational policies, safety standards, and local regulations.
- Lead, mentor, and support a diverse team of staff and contractors, fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace.
- Serve as the primary liaison between the site and headquarters, maintaining clear communication and timely reporting.
- Manage site resources, including equipment, facilities, and logistics, to ensure operational readiness and sustainability.
- Coordinate with internal departments and external partners to achieve mission and test objectives and to resolve operational challenges.
- Monitor and enforce safety, security, and quality assurance protocols.
- Provide operational updates, status reports, and recommendations to leadership.
- Represent the company with professionalism when interacting with local officials, clients, and partners.
- Produce daily schedules and schedule forecasts for the operational team.
Required Skills/Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in operations, logistics, or site management, preferably in an OCONUS or remote environment.
- Strong leadership skills with experience managing multidisciplinary teams.
- Proven ability to make sound decisions in high-pressure or rapidly changing conditions.
- Familiarity with compliance, safety, and regulatory standards in international or government environments.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- U.S. Citizenship required. Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance.
Preferred Skills/Qualifications:
- Advanced degree or professional certifications in operations management, logistics, or project management.
- Previous experience supporting U.S. government or defense operations OCONUS.
- Working knowledge of international logistics, supply chain, contract management, and export restrictions.
- Cross-cultural competence and experience working effectively in diverse environments.
- Proficiency with operational management tools, reporting systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in operations management, business, engineering, logistics, or related field; or equivalent military/operational experience.
Clearance Level Required: DoD Secret Clearance
Travel: Initial assignment requires travel outside of typical support of DZYNE test locations and corporate offices.
Future assignments may require up to 100% travel. Must be willing to deploy OCONUS for typical 90-day rotations to support operations. Note that exact deployment cadence will be determined on a case by case basis per contract requirements.
Working Conditions:
- DZYNE personnel should expect to travel to various flight operations locations within the United States, in addition to overseas locations, both of which may experience complex living and working conditions. Personnel may be exposed to austere, deployment-type conditions and shared living spaces, including military-style accommodations, such as tents or manufactured b-huts with multiple personnel per room, along with military-style meals.
- 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.
- Work performed may be in a harsh climate, and often hazardous situations. While performing the duties of this position, may regularly be exposed to an extreme and austere desert environment.
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.
- This position is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions
- This position is subject to a variety of physical and atmospheric conditions
- This position will require the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- This position is subject to working conditions peculiar to the assignment. (e.g., required to perform work-related travel worldwide and may include hardship and combat areas
- This position will require the ability to lift 50 lbs consistently (e.g. assistance to load, unload, and emplacing ground equipment)
Salary: $130,000- $165,000 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 insurances. 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.