Zone 5 Technologies
Guidance Navigation Controls (GNC) Engineer V/VI
About this role
Zone 5 Technologies is seeking a seasoned Guidance Navigation Controls Engineer to spearhead the development of advanced flight control systems for unmanned aircraft systems. The role involves technical leadership, software development, and cross-functional collaboration to innovate in UAS technology while mentoring junior engineers.
What you'll do
- Lead design and development of flight controls software
- Architect and implement software for flight tests
- Oversee simulations to validate system performance
- Develop models in Matlab/Simulink
- Perform advanced stability and performance analyses
- Mentor junior engineers and foster collaboration
What they're looking for
- Expertise in Matlab/Simulink
- Advanced control theory knowledge
- Experience with state estimation and Kalman filtering
- Ability to analyze SWIL and HWIL simulations
- Strong leadership skills
- Effective communication skills
- Familiarity with UAS flight controls
Benefits
- Competitive total compensation package
- Comprehensive benefit package options including medical, dental, vision
- 401k plan
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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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