Zone 5 Technologies

Role Description 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: - 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 Qualifications - 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 Requirements - Master’s degree in aerospace engineering or related field (preferred) - Experience with Group 1-4 UAS flight controls software design (preferred) - Knowledge of embedded systems and auto-code generation (preferred) - Ability to mentor and train junior engineers (preferred) Benefits - Competitive total compensation package - Comprehensive benefit package options include medical, dental, vision, life, and more - 401k with company-match - 4 weeks of paid time off each year - 12 annual company holidays

Role Description We are seeking a Senior System Safety Engineer to lead system safety activities across the product lifecycle. This role focuses on system safety architecture, data-driven analysis, comprehensive documentation, and test planning for safety verification. You will engage directly with customer counterparts on System Safety Reviews and Panels including THAR (Technical Hazard Assessment Review) and NNMSB (Nuclear Navy Material and Safety Board). Key Responsibilities: - System Safety & Architecture - Develop and maintain System Safety Program Plan and safety architecture documentation - Lead Functional Hazard Analysis (FHA), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), and System Safety Assessments - Identify, document, and manage hazards, risks, and mitigation measures throughout the lifecycle - Draft System Safety Analysis Reports and maintain traceability between safety requirements, hazards, and mitigations - Lead Safety Critical Functional Thread Analysis (SCFTA) and support HAZOP/ETA activities - Data, Documentation & Test Planning - Establish data collection and analysis frameworks for safety metrics and trending - Develop technical documentation including safety standards, specifications, procedures, and user guides - Create and execute test plans for safety verification and validation - Lead development of Built-In Test (BIT) plans and support Qualification Test Plan development - Define test requirements, acceptance criteria, and success metrics for safety-critical functions - Review test data to confirm safety requirements compliance - Customer Engagement & Reviews - Serve as primary point of contact with customers on system safety matters - Lead and participate in THAR, NNMSB, and other customer System Safety Reviews and Panels - Present safety analysis findings, risk postures, and mitigation strategies to customers - Support milestone reviews (PDR, CDR, QDR, MRR) representing system safety - Coordinate responses to customer safety data items and deliverables - Risk Management & Process Improvement - Lead safety corrective actions from Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations - Host corrective action reviews and ensure lessons learned implementation - Coordinate risk mitigation with Manufacturing Engineering, Logistics, and Deployment Operations - Develop and implement system safety processes and tools - Ensure compliance with MIL-STD-882E and other applicable safety standards Qualifications - 7+ years as a System Safety Engineer or equivalent safety-critical engineering role - Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Systems, or Electrical Engineering, or Physics - Expertise with MIL-STD-882E and military safety standards - Experience creating and executing test plans for safety verification - Proven experience engaging with customers on System Safety Reviews (THAR, NNMSB, or similar) - Strong system architecture knowledge and safety requirements decomposition - Extensive FHA, FTA, and SCFTA experience - Failure investigation with proven corrective action implementation - Technical writing for reports, procedures, and documentation - Hazard/risk management and tracking to closure - Design review experience (PDR, CDR, MRR) with strong presentation skills - Data collection, analysis, and trending for safety metrics - U.S. Citizenship Requirements - Master's degree in engineering or related field (preferred) - 10+ years progressive system safety experience (preferred) - System Safety certification (ASP, CSP, CSEP) (preferred) - DoD or Navy safety programs experience (preferred) - Quantitative FTA with probabilistic risk assessment (preferred) - FMEA/FMECA, HAZOP, and ETA experience (preferred) - Safety analysis software tools (Relyence, Windchill, PTC Integrity) (preferred) - Requirements management tools (JIRA, JAMA, Cameo, DOORS) (preferred) - Aircraft, spacecraft, or UAV systems experience (preferred) - Active U.S. Security Clearance or ability to obtain (preferred) Benefits - Competitive total compensation package - Comprehensive benefit package options include medical, dental, vision, life, and more - 401k with company-match - 4 weeks of paid time off each year - 12 annual company holidays

Role Description We are seeking an experienced AI-Assisted Software Engineer / Enterprise Systems Builder to design, prototype, and deploy enterprise-grade software solutions using modern AI-assisted development tools. This role combines software engineering, systems architecture, product thinking, and rapid iteration to build internal applications, workflow automation, and a custom ERP platform that supports core business operations. The ideal candidate is a highly autonomous full-stack engineer who can transform loosely defined business challenges into scalable, production-ready systems while maintaining high standards for security, reliability, and maintainability. Key Responsibilities: - Use AI-assisted coding tools to accelerate the development of enterprise applications and internal systems. - Architect and develop a custom ERP platform supporting: - Inventory management - Purchasing and procurement - Manufacturing workflows - Scheduling and planning - CRM and customer management - Finance and accounting integrations - Reporting and operational dashboards - Translate complex business processes into scalable software solutions. - Build workflow automation tools and operational applications. - Design and maintain APIs and third-party integrations. - Create and optimize database schemas while ensuring data integrity. - Develop responsive web applications, portals, and administrative dashboards. - Rapidly prototype new concepts and iterate directly with stakeholders. - Leverage AI tools for: - Code generation - Refactoring - Documentation - Testing - Architecture brainstorming - Debugging support - Review and validate AI-generated code for quality, maintainability, and security. - Establish development standards, deployment pipelines, and engineering workflows. - Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, leadership, and end users to improve business systems and efficiency. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field. - 5+ years of professional software engineering experience. - Strong full-stack development experience building enterprise or operational software systems. - Experience architecting and developing scalable business applications. - Proficiency with AI-assisted development workflows and tools. - Strong understanding of: - System architecture - Relational databases - API design and integrations - Authentication and authorization - Enterprise security practices - Scalable application design - Experience with modern technologies such as: - TypeScript/JavaScript - Python - React/Next.js - Node.js - PostgreSQL - Docker - Cloud Platforms - Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills. - Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment from ambiguous requirements and drive projects to completion. - Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, startup-style environment. - U.S. Citizenship. Requirements - Experience building ERP, MES, manufacturing, or supply-chain systems. - Experience with multi-tenant applications, workflow engines, RBAC and permissions systems, reporting and BI platforms, AI agents and orchestration tools, OCR and document processing, EDI integrations, DevOps and cloud infrastructure. - Experience integrating LLMs into internal business tools and workflows. Benefits - Competitive total compensation package. - Comprehensive benefit package options include medical, dental, vision, life, and more. - 401k with company-match. - 4 weeks of paid time off each year. - 12 annual company holidays. Company Description 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.

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description We are seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to join our team. As an unmanned aerial systems (UAS) company, we are looking for an individual with experience in writing software for embedded microcontrollers. - Design, code, and implement software for embedded devices and systems on unmanned aircraft and test out those devices in flight test environments. - Write and test software to support the integration of sensors and processors into aircraft (such as autopilots, payloads, radios, or other functional components). - Debug, troubleshoot, and isolate software issues. - Ability to read schematics and use standard debugging equipment: oscilloscope, logic analyzer, multimeter. - Work closely with other engineering disciplines (mechanical, electrical, etc). - Participate in design and peer reviews for solutions. - Maintain high standards of software quality within the team by adhering to good practices and habits of configuration control. Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace, or related field. - 3-4 years of experience in developing embedded software for real-time systems. - Experience with real-time operating systems, preferably VxWorks or FreeRTOS. - Proficient in C/C++ in a real-time embedded environment. - Experience using MATLAB and Simulink. - Experience with the CAN bus, SPI, and serial (RS485, etc.) protocols. - Experience reading and understanding electrical hardware schematics. - Experience writing firmware/embedded code for a physical device. - Fundamental knowledge of low-level firmware. - Experience using an oscilloscope and logic analyzer for debugging boards. - Develop and perform tests and test procedures to verify embedded system functionality. - Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver high-quality systems. Requirements - Pay range for this role: $150,000 - $200,000 USD Benefits - Competitive total compensation package - Comprehensive benefit package options include medical, dental, vision, life, and more. - 401k with company-match - 4 weeks of paid time off each year - 12 annual company holidays Company Description Zone 5 Technologies is a federal contractor and participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. As required by law, we will verify the identity and employment authorization of all new employees using the E-Verify system.