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MDAO Lead at Zone 5 Technologies - ApplyBlast

MDAO Lead

Zone 5 Technologies

13 days ago

3.8 on Glassdoor

San Luis Obispo, California, United States

Onsite

Full Time

Senior

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About this role

Zone 5 Technologies is seeking an experienced MDAO Lead to join its Weapons Performance team, leading multidisciplinary design, analysis, and optimization efforts for next-generation unmanned aircraft systems and munitions. This role involves developing automated workflows, conducting vehicle-level trade studies, and collaborating across aerodynamics, structures, propulsion, and GNC disciplines to drive system-level design decisions. The position requires a technical leader with a strong background in MDAO frameworks and a proven track record of delivering real hardware solutions.

Responsibilities

Lead multidisciplinary design, analysis, and optimization efforts for vehicle-level trade studies
Develop automated workflows and scripts integrating CAD, CFD, and FEA outputs into optimization loops
Mentor engineers across disciplines and present technical findings at design reviews

Skills

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical fieldMaster's degreeU.S. DoD Secret security clearanceU.S. Person under ITAR regulations

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.