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(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.\nWhile 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.\nWhat does this mean for candidates?\nYou’re joining a team that is accelerating the future of autonomous defense.\nYou’ll be part of a company backed by significant investment, strong growth, and mission proven technology.\nYou’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.\nYou’ll help shape a unified platform that enables operators to see more, decide faster, and act with confidence across the modern battlespace.\nTogether, 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.\nIf 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.\nPosition Title: UAS Operations Lead\nLocation: CONUS/OCONUS, as required\nWork Arrangement: Must be willing to deploy OCONUS for typical 60-90 day rotations and CONUS for 30-45 day rotations to support operations. Note that exact deployment cadence will be determined on a case-by-case basis per contract requirements and developed by the appropriate Operational Support Section (OSS) Manager.\nPosition Summary\nThe UAS Operations Lead is a multi-role position with responsibilities spanning both OCONUS and CONUS operations. This position provides strategic and day-to-day oversight that ensures seamless operational integration of ONDAS Sentinel UAS capabilities while maintaining alignment with organizational goals, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.\nWhile OCONUS, the Operations Lead manages a multi-disciplinary team and site that delivers essential operational support at deployed locations. The role requires fostering an environment where diverse perspectives are valued, teamwork thrives, and personnel can contribute effectively to mission success while upholding the highest standards of safety, professionalism, and integrity.\nWhile CONUS, the individual serves as a UAS Liaison Officer (UAS LNO) assigned to the Combined Air Operations Center (CAOC), or other mission critical locations as required by mission, providing essential operational integration that connects operational UAS crews with joint, air, and ground components. This includes translating operational needs into effective ISR employment, ensuring situational awareness across stakeholders, and enhancing mission planning and execution. While in the LNO position, the individual will support forward deployed operations administratively and operationally, working daily with CAOC staff sections and key stakeholders.\nThrough routine rotational deployments, typically around 60-90 days OCONUS and 30-45 days CONUS, the role ensures continuity between deployed operations and CAOC-level coordination. This strengthens mission effectiveness, responsiveness, and overall operational readiness across the enterprise.\nRequired Duties and Responsibilities:\nEnable safe, efficient, and successful UAS operations by providing strategic and day-to-day oversight across CONUS and OCONUS environments.\nAdvise commanders and supported units on effective employment of LEAP/ULTRA capabilities for ISR, targeting, overwatch, and mission planning.\nCoordinate mission tasking, airspace, and operational priorities between LEAP/ULTRA crews, supported elements, and CAOC stakeholders.\nCollaborate with Flight Operations leads, Air Vehicle Operators (AVOs), maintenance leads, Field Support Representative (FSR) leads, Program Managers (PMs), and Government representatives both military and civilian to support sustained operations.\nProvide real-time operational awareness and ensure proper communication of mission updates, changes, and re-tasking as needed.\nLead deployed site operations by managing personnel, logistics, equipment, facilities, safety, and compliance to maintain full mission readiness.\nFoster a professional and inclusive team environment that supports performance, morale, and effective contributions in challenging conditions.\nRepresent the organization professionally when collaborating with headquarters, local officials, mission partners, and external stakeholders.\nParticipate in planning efforts and provide mission feedback to support continuous improvement of tactics, coordination, and ISR integration.\nRequired Skills/Qualifications:\nPrevious support to U.S. Government or defense operations OCONUS.\nMinimum 5 to 7 years of experience in leadership positions for operations, logistics, site management, ISR or RPA operations, or related air operations roles.\nStrong knowledge of CAOC processes, joint operations, ISR mission planning, and RPA employment.\nDemonstrated ability to make sound decisions in dynamic or high-pressure conditions.\nExcellent communication skills to support coordination between deployed units, headquarters, and CAOC elements.\nExceptional level of emotional intelligence to effectively lead a diverse team of personnel. Must be able to engage professionally and tactfully with customers and host-nation or military leadership to ensure seamless integration of operations in any environment. \nWorking knowledge of UAS systems, payloads, endurance, communication constraints, and operational planning tools.\nU.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance.\nPreferred Skills/Qualifications:\nPrior military experience as a senior non-commissioned officer (NCO), Chief Warrant Officer or Commissioned officer operating in the UAS field.\nPrior CAOC or liaison officer experience. ISR collection management, targeting, or real-time mission support background.\nTechnical familiarity with LEAP/ULTRA UAS or similar unmanned systems.\nFamiliar with military Aviation Maintenance regulations and management, FAA, and ICAO regulations. \nExperience leading teams in diverse or austere environments.\nCross-cultural competence and experience working effectively in diverse environments.\nEducation:\nAdvanced degree or professional certifications in operations management, logistics, or project management preferred.\nEquivalent military or civil aviation operational or management experience may substitute for formal education.\nClearance Level Required:\nSecret - Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance, as required for the role.\nExport Control / ITAR Requirement:\nThis position requires access to information and technology subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms\nWork Authorization Requirement:\nCandidates 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.\nTravel Required: Up to 100%\nWorking Conditions:\nThe 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.\nPersonnel 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.\nPhysical Demands:\nThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:\nMust have the ability to stoop, stand, climb, occasionally lift a minimum of 50 lbs.\nInvolves movement between departments, floors, and worksites to facilitate work.\nPay Range: $45 - $70 per hour\nPay range depends on relevant work experience, education, training, essential skills, and/or other factors such as specialized or high-demand professions. In addition to the pay range, 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.\nBenefits:\nOur 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.\nSome Final Notes\nThe 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!\nDZYNE Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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