Zone 5 Technologies
Guidance Navigation Controls (GNC) Engineer III/IV
About this role
Zone 5 Technologies is seeking a GNC Engineer III/IV to develop flight control software for unmanned aircraft systems in San Luis Obispo, CA. The position involves collaboration with engineering teams on software design, analysis, and simulation for advanced UAS technology.
What you'll do
- Design and build flight controls software for UAS
- Develop software components for flight testing
- Run SW and HW in loop simulations
- Perform controls analysis for stability and performance
- Generate auto-code for embedded systems
- Conduct peer reviews and collaborate with teams
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering field
- 5+ years of flight controls engineering experience
- Proficiency in Matlab/Simulink
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Effective communication abilities
- Knowledge of embedded systems
Benefits
- Competitive total compensation package
- Comprehensive health benefits
- 401k with company match
- 4 weeks of paid time off
- 12 annual company holidays
- Opportunities for career growth
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Zone 5 Technologies
Zone 5 Technologies designs and manufactures unmanned aircraft systems and UAVs, focusing on advanced avionics integration and autonomous flight technologies. The company is hiring Systems Integration & Test Engineers, Systems Engineers, and Continuous Improvement Engineers to develop Hardware-in-the-Loop environments, optimize manufacturing processes, and validate next-generation unmanned aircraft systems.
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