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Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Engineering Manager at Zone 5 Technologies - ApplyBlast

Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Engineering Manager

Zone 5 Technologies

6 months ago

3.8 on Glassdoor

Fort Worth, Texas, United States

Onsite

Full Time

Manager

0 applicants

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About this role

Zone 5 Technologies is seeking a people‑first GNC Engineering Manager to lead a team of guidance, navigation, and control engineers developing mission‑critical embedded software for UAVs. The role oversees the full software development lifecycle, ensures compliance with safety and regulatory standards, and collaborates with cross‑functional teams to integrate GNC software with hardware and flight operations.

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a high‑performing GNC engineering team
Provide technical direction and architectural oversight for GNC algorithms
Oversee verification, validation, and safety compliance activities

Skills

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace EngineeringBachelor's degree in Mechanical EngineeringMaster's degree

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.