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Chief Engineer at Zone 5 Technologies - ApplyBlast

Chief Engineer

Zone 5 Technologies

3 months ago

3.8 on Glassdoor

Fort Worth, Texas, United States

Onsite

Full Time

Executive

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About this role

The Chief Engineer will lead the end‑to‑end technical development of next‑generation unmanned aircraft systems, defining system architecture, overseeing integration, and driving technical strategy across multidisciplinary teams. This senior role also manages risk, ensures certification readiness, and mentors engineering talent.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end technical development of UAS
Define system architecture and technical requirements
Lead technical risk management and trade studies

Skills

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related fieldMaster's degreePhD

About Zone 5 Technologies

zone5tech.com

Headquarters

San Luis Obispo, California, United States

Company Size

51-200 employees

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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.