Senior GNC Engineer, UAS Flight Controls & Software

Zone5Technologies; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 188,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company-match

4 weeks of paid time off

Comprehensive health benefits

Job summary

Zone5Technologies in Fort Worth, Texas is seeking a GNC Engineer V/VI to lead the design and optimization of advanced guidance, navigation, and control systems for unmanned aircraft systems. This senior-level role involves driving innovation in flight control software and mentoring junior engineers.

Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience in flight controls engineering, with expertise in Matlab/Simulink. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including 401k matching and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in flight controls engineering, with at least 5 years in UAS applications.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Familiarity with Group 1-4 UAS flight controls and avionics suites.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, analysis, and development of flight controls software for Group 1 to 4 UAS.
• Mentor and train junior engineers, fostering technical growth.
• Develop and refine complex models in Matlab/Simulink.

Skills

Matlab/Simulink expertise

Control theory knowledge

Experience in state estimation and Kalman filtering

Leadership skills

Effective communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Embedded systems

SWIL and HWIL simulation tools

Job description

Zone5Technologies in Fort Worth, Texas is seeking a GNC Engineer V/VI to lead the design and optimization of advanced guidance, navigation, and control systems for unmanned aircraft systems. This senior-level role involves driving innovation in flight control software and mentoring junior engineers.

Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience in flight controls engineering, with expertise in Matlab/Simulink. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including 401k matching and paid time off.