Zone 5 Technologies
Zone 5 Technologies is seeking a Senior System Safety Engineer to lead safety activities throughout the product lifecycle for advanced unmanned aircraft systems. The role involves developing safety architectures, conducting comprehensive analyses like FHA and FTA, and engaging directly with customers on high-level safety reviews. This position focuses on driving compliance with rigorous military standards, managing risk mitigation, and ensuring safety integrity across complex flight systems.
Headquarters
San Luis Obispo, California, United States
Company Size
51-200 employees
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.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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