Autonomy Engineer III/IV

Zone 5 Technologies

3 months ago

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Fort Walton Beach, Florida, United States

Hybrid

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About this role

The Autonomy Engineer will develop and expand autonomous capabilities for unmanned aircraft systems, focusing on mission success and system safety. The role involves advancing algorithms and optimizations for single- and multi-vehicle scenarios and integrating autonomy software onto onboard compute systems. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to simulations, CI/CD, and cloud deployments. The position supports work in safety-critical aerospace and defense environments.

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Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace, or related fieldU.S. CitizenAble to Obtain and Maintain Security Clearance

About Zone 5 Technologies

zone5tech.com

Zone 5 Technologies is a San Luis Obispo, CA–based developer of advanced unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and modular avionics tailored for government and defense missions. They deliver end-to-end solutions from CONOPS and flight control systems to air-launched effects and counter‑UAS platforms, validated through extensive simulation and flight testing. Key products include Air Launched Effects, the open interceptor White Spike, and the multi‑mission Paladin (BlueUAS approved) with options for C‑UAS and munitions delivery. Zone 5 emphasizes flight-proven, modular designs that provide operational flexibility for demanding defense applications.