Zone 5 Technologies is seeking a GNC Engineer V/VI to lead the design and development of advanced guidance, navigation, and control systems for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in flight controls engineering, particularly in UAS applications, and will thrive in a collaborative and innovative environment
Job Summary
Lead the design, analysis, and development of flight controls software for Group 1 to 4 UAS.
Oversee the creation and execution of high-fidelity SWIL and HWIL simulations to validate system performance.
Mentor and train junior engineers, fostering technical growth and team collaboration.
Matching Summary
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Zone 5 Technologies is seeking a GNC Engineer V/VI to lead the design and development of advanced guidance, navigation, and control systems for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in flight controls engineering, particularly in UAS applications, and will thrive in a collaborative and innovative environment.
Salary
Level V: $197,000 - $226,000; Level VI: $226,000 - $265,000; Benefits: Comprehensive benefit package options include medical, dental, vision, life, and more.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
flight controls software
Matlab/Simulink
control theory
flight dynamics
embedded systems
state estimation
Kalman filtering
Nice-to-have
leading innovation
mentoring junior engineers
cross-functional collaboration
advanced control techniques
Key Requirements
Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
10+ years of experience in flight controls engineering