GNC Engineer V/VI

Zone 5 Technologies(1 month ago)

HybridFull TimeSenior$170,000 - $220,000Engineering

About this role

The GNC Engineer V/VI is a senior individual contributor who leads the design, development, and optimization of guidance, navigation, and control systems for Group 1–4 UAS. This role drives innovation in flight control software, supports strategic initiatives from concept through flight testing, mentors junior engineers, and collaborates across disciplines to deliver high-performance UAS technologies.

View Original Listing

Required Skills

GNC
Flight Controls
Matlab Simulink
Auto-Code
SWIL Simulation
HWIL Simulation
State Estimation
Kalman Filtering
Controls Analysis
System Modeling

+7 more

Qualifications

Master's Degree in Aerospace Engineering
Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Master's Degree in Related Field

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.