Zone 5 Technologies
Guidance Navigation Controls (GNC) Engineer III/IV
About this role
Zone 5 Technologies is seeking an experienced Guidance Navigation Controls (GNC) Engineer to contribute to the development of flight control software for unmanned aircraft systems. This role involves close collaboration with engineering teams to design, analyze, and build advanced software components while running simulations and generating code for embedded systems.
What you'll do
- Design and build flight control software for UAS
- Develop software components for flight tests
- Create and modify software modules in avionics
- Conduct controls analysis for stability and performance
- Run high-fidelity simulations
- Support aircraft integration and testing
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering
- 5+ years in flight controls engineering for UAS
- Proficient in Matlab/Simulink
- Strong analytical skills
- Effective communication skills
- Collaboration across disciplines
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
- 401k with company match
- 4 weeks of paid time off annually
- 12 company holidays
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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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