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Zone 5 Technologies ยท 23 hours ago

GNC Engineer V/VI

positionSan Luis Obispo County, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$170K/yr - $220K/yr
date10+ years exp

Zone 5 Technologies is a leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) innovation, located in San Luis Obispo, CA. They are looking for a GNC Engineer V/VI to lead the design and development of advanced guidance, navigation, and control systems, mentor junior engineers, and drive innovation in flight control software.

AerospaceManufacturingMechanical Engineering

Responsibilities

Lead the design, analysis, and development of flight controls software for Group 1 to 4 UAS
Architect and implement advanced software components for deployment to flight tests
Oversee the creation and execution of high-fidelity SWIL and HWIL simulations to validate system performance
Develop and refine complex models in Matlab/Simulink, ensuring accuracy and performance optimization
Perform advanced stability and performance analyses, providing guidance on control system optimization
Mentor and train junior engineers, fostering technical growth and team collaboration
Drive effective communication and alignment across engineering disciplines to meet project objectives
Lead research initiatives in advanced flight control methodologies, embedded systems, and auto-code generation
Produce comprehensive technical documentation and lead peer review processes to ensure quality and compliance

Qualification

Matlab/SimulinkControl theoryFlight dynamicsState estimationKalman filteringSWILHWIL simulationsLeadership skillsUAS flight controlsAvionics suitesAdvanced control techniquesOptimization algorithmsFlight test programsR&D projectsProject managementCommunication skillsCollaboration skills

Required

Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
10+ years of experience in flight controls engineering, with at least 5 years in UAS applications
Expertise in Matlab/Simulink and auto-code generation for embedded systems
Advanced knowledge of control theory, flight dynamics, and embedded systems
Experienced in state estimation and Kalman filtering
Proven ability to run and analyze SWIL and HWIL simulations
Strong leadership and project management skills
Effective communication and collaboration skills
Familiarity with Group 1-4 UAS flight controls and avionics suites

Preferred

Experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams
Knowledge of advanced control techniques and optimization algorithms
History of contributing to successful flight test programs and R&D projects

Benefits

Competitive total compensation package
Comprehensive benefit package options include medical, dental, vision, life, and more.
401k with company-match
4 weeks of paid time off each year
12 annual company holidays

Company

Zone 5 Technologies

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Zone 5 Technologies is an aviation component manufacturing company that develops and tests unmanned aircraft systems.
dateFounded in 2011
location
San Luis Obispo, California, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
https://www.zone5tech.com

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2025-12-17Acquired

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