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Guidance Navigation Controls (GNC) Engineer III/IV

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zone5technologies logoZone5technologies · Fort Worth, TX
$131K–$158K/yrFull-timeOn-site5d ago
ComplianceEmbedded SystemsMATLAB
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Responsibilities

  • Design, analyze, and build flight controls software for groups 1 to 4 UAS
  • Develop software components for deployment to flight test
  • Create and modify software modules in the Zone 5 avionics suite
  • Perform controls analysis to assess stability and performance
  • Run high-fidelity SW and HW in the loop simulations
  • Generate auto-code for embedded systems
  • Design ground tests to verify the function of new features
  • Support integration and test of aircraft for flight test
  • Conduct peer reviews and collaborate with cross-functional teams

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in flight controls engineering for UAS
  • Proficiency in Matlab/Simulink
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills
  • Master's degree in aerospace engineering or related field
  • Experience with Group 1-4 UAS flight controls software design
  • Knowledge of embedded systems and auto-code generation
  • Ability to mentor and train junior engineers
  • Pay Range by Level for Fort Worth, TX:
  • Level III - $131,000 - $158,000
  • Level IV - $158,000 - $188,000
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  • Pay range for this role
  • $131,000 - $188,000 USD

Benefits

Competitive total compensation packageComprehensive benefit package options include medical, dental, vision, life, and more.401k with company-match4 weeks of paid time off each year12 annual company holidaysWhy Join Zone 5 Technologies?Innovative Environment: Work on cutting-edge technology that is shaping the future of defense and aerospace.Collaborative Culture: Join a team of passionate professionals dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible.Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.If you are passionate about unmanned aircraft technology and want to be a part of a dynamic and growing company, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and join the Zone 5 Technologies team!In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.Dental insuranceVision insurance401(k)

Additional Information

At Zone 5 Technologies, we're redefining what's possible in unmanned aircraft systems. Our team of engineers and innovators is developing cutting-edge autonomous solutions that push the boundaries of UAS technology - solving complex challenges that matter. We're building the future of UAS capabilities, and we're looking for exceptional talent to join us. If you're driven by hard problems, energized by rapid innovation, and ready to make an impact on next-generation flight systems, you belong here. We are currently looking for a GNC Engineer III/IV to join our software and flight test group in San Luis Obispo, CA. In this role, you'll play a crucial part in designing, analyzing, and building flight controls software for UAS. You will work closely with the engineering team to develop new software components, build models in Matlab/Simulink, run high-fidelity SW and HW in the loop simulations, and generate auto-code for embedded systems. Peer review and effective communication across disciplines are critical to improving the design cycle.

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