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Zone 5 Technologies · 3 weeks ago

GNC Engineer III/IV

positionFort Worth, Texas
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
money$120K/yr - $180K/yr
date5+ years exp

Zone 5 Technologies is redefining what's possible in unmanned aircraft systems, seeking exceptional talent to join their team. The GNC Engineer III/IV will design, analyze, and build flight controls software for UAS, working closely with the engineering team to develop new software components and run high-fidelity simulations.

AerospaceManufacturingMechanical Engineering

Responsibilities

Design, analyze, and build flight controls software for groups 1 to 4 UAS
Develop software components for deployment to flight test
Create and modify software modules in the Zone 5 avionics suite
Perform controls analysis to assess stability and performance
Run high-fidelity SW and HW in the loop simulations
Generate auto-code for embedded systems
Design ground tests to verify the function of new features
Support integration and test of aircraft for flight test
Conduct peer reviews and collaborate with cross-functional teams

Qualification

Flight controls engineeringMatlab/SimulinkEmbedded systemsAuto-code generationProblem-solving skillsEffective communicationCollaboration skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
5+ years of experience in flight controls engineering for UAS
Proficiency in Matlab/Simulink
Strong problem-solving skills
Effective communication and collaboration skills

Preferred

Master's degree in aerospace engineering or related field
Experience with Group 1-4 UAS flight controls software design
Knowledge of embedded systems and auto-code generation
Ability to mentor and train junior engineers

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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