Chief Engineer, Next-Gen UAS & Autonomy

Zone5Technologies; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401k with company match

4 weeks paid time off

12 company holidays

Job summary

Zone5Technologies in Fort Worth, Texas is looking for a Chief Engineer to lead the development of innovative unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The ideal candidate will possess 12+ years of experience in UAS development and significant technical leadership capabilities. This role offers a competitive salary of $200,000 — $250,000 annually, along with comprehensive benefits and paid time off.

If you're passionate about UAS technology and ready to drive next-generation solutions, Zone5Technologies is the place for you.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in unmanned aircraft systems development.
• 5+ years in technical leadership roles.
• Strong communication skills for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of UAS from concept through production.
• Define system architecture and technical requirements.
• Mentor and develop engineering talent within the organization.

Skills

Unmanned aircraft systems development

Technical leadership

Flight control software architecture

Systems engineering

Cross-functional team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field

Master's or PhD preferred

Tools

Avionics

Embedded systems

Model-based design tools

Job description

Zone5Technologies in Fort Worth, Texas is looking for a Chief Engineer to lead the development of innovative unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The ideal candidate will possess 12+ years of experience in UAS development and significant technical leadership capabilities. This role offers a competitive salary of $200,000 — $250,000 annually, along with comprehensive benefits and paid time off.

If you're passionate about UAS technology and ready to drive next-generation solutions, Zone5Technologies is the place for you.