
Composite Technician
Required skills
- composite shop
- composite lamination
- composite finish
- hand lay-up
- wet-lay composite materials
- mechanical assembly
- composites work
- bonding materials
- cutting
- trimming
Nice to have
- A & P license
- military aircraft experience
- aerospace structures assembly
- setup
- bonding applications
- fastener applications
Role summary
DZYNE Technologies, now part of Ondas Sentinel, is seeking a Composite Technician for an on-site, full-time role in Irvine, CA. This position involves composite lamination and finishing for manned and unmanned aircraft, requiring mechanical assembly, composite work experience, and proficiency with hand tools for cutting, trimming, and bonding. The role also requires blueprint reading, basic math skills, and the ability to work in a team-oriented environment. Preferred qualifications include an A&P license, aerospace structure assembly experience, laser projection, and familiarity with various hand tools and aircraft hardware. The position offers a competitive hourly rate and benefits.
About Our Transition to Ondas Sentinel
DZYNE Technologies was recently acquired by Ondas Inc. (NASDAQ: ONDS) and, together with World View, has joined forces to create Ondas Sentinel. Ondas Sentinel is a next‑generation U.S. defense platform integrating long‑endurance ISR, autonomous systems, counter‑UAS technologies, and mission intelligence.
While DZYNE is now part of Ondas Sentinel, we are still legally operating as DZYNE as we complete the formal integration of our systems and processes. As a result, you may see roles cross‑posted across DZYNE and World View, during this transition. All positions represent opportunities within the same combined organization.
What does this mean for candidates?
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You’re joining a team that is accelerating the future of autonomous defense.
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You’ll be part of a company backed by significant investment, strong growth, and mission‑proven technology.
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You’ll work alongside world‑class engineers and innovators who have already delivered thousands of operational flight hours, high‑impact ISR capabilities, leading counter‑UAS systems, and breakthrough autonomous effects.
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You’ll help shape a unified platform that enables operators to see more, decide faster, and act with confidence across the modern battlespace.
Together, Ondas Sentinel is building something bigger than any one company, a scalable, integrated defense organization designed to meet emerging mission needs with speed, precision, and purpose.
If you’re energized by ambitious missions, rapid innovation, and a chance to help define the future of autonomous defense, we’d love to have you on the team.
Position: Composite Technician Location: Irvine, CA Work Arrangement: On-site Position Description: DZYNE Technologies is seeking a Composite Technician for full time employment in our composite shop. We are looking for and willing to train exceptional individuals for composite lamination and finish positions. The Composite Technician in this position will be responsible for the creation, modification of composite structures for use on manned and unmanned aircraft in accordance with DOD. Required Skills and Responsibilities:- 4-6 Years relative successful work experience
- Perform hand lay-up of wet-lay composite materials
- Must have mechanical assembly experience, exposure to composites work, preparing and using bonding materials
- Cutting and trimming of composite parts to close tolerances using hand tools such as hand router, hand drill, hand sander and inspection equipment
- Structural bonding and fastening of composite assemblies, including surface preparation for bonding
- The ability work closely with others in a team orientated work environment
- Must be able to verbally communicate, read and comprehend written and verbal instructions, detailed blueprints and other similar authorized drawings and documents, and be capable of doing basic mathematical calculations
- Able to work extended hours as required. Perform other duties as directed by supervision and management for the benefit of the company, program, or employee(s)
- A & P license or military aircraft experience a plus
- Experience with assembly of Aerospace structures including setup, bonding and fastener applications
- Laser projection experience is a plus
- Familiarity with pneumatic drill motors, 90 degrees drill motor, rivet gun and sets, dye grinders, countersinks, cages and standard hand tools, nut plate installs, Hi-locks, riveting.
- Assemble Aircraft components using structural adhesives, rivets and threaded fasteners
- Automated ply cutter experience a plus
- Knowledge of aircraft hardware and materials and processes Drill, ream, countersink holes in proper sequence and to correct size using hand and self-feed drill motors
- Apply sealant, iodine, primer, adhesives and other special finishes
- Experience gained through the military or within an aviation manufacturing company is a plus
- Use precision calibrated tools – torque wrenches, micrometers and calipers
- Knowledge of Surface prep, using grit blast, hand abrade and power abrasion techniques
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- 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.
- Must have the ability to stoop, 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.
- Ability to travel to remote and sometimes austere CONUS locations for flight test activities
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. Hourly Rate: $30.00 - $40.00 Hourly rate depends on relevant work experience, education, training, essential skills, and/or other factors such as specialized or high-demand professions. In addition to the hourly rate, 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.
Some Final Notes
The description gives you a sense of what the position involves but is not an exhaustive list. We are a growing and evolving team, which means your responsibilities may shift or expand overtime as new opportunities arise. Flexibility and curiosity are part of what makes our work exciting!
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.
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