Guidance Navigation Controls; GNC Engineer III​/IV Fort Walton , Florida,

Guidance Navigation Controls (GNC) Engineer III/IV

Location:

Fort Walton Beach, Florida, United States.

At Zone 5 Technologies, we are redefining what is possible in unmanned aircraft systems. We need talented engineers to design, analyze, and build flight controls software for UAS. The role involves developing new software components, building models in Matlab/Simulink, running high‑fidelity software‑and‑hardware in‑the‑loop simulations, and generating auto‑code for embedded systems. Peer review and cross‑disciplinary communication will improve the design cycle.

• Design, analyze, and build flight controls software for UAS groups 1 to 4.
• 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 software‑and‑hardware in‑the‑loop simulations.
• Generate auto‑code for embedded systems.
• Design ground tests to verify new features.
• Support integration and testing of aircraft for flight test.
• Conduct peer reviews and collaborate with cross‑functional teams.

• 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.

• Level III – $131,000 – $158,000
• Level IV – $158,000 – $188,000

Pay range for this role: $131,000 – $188,000 USD.

• Comprehensive benefit package options: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and more.
• 401(k) with company match.
• 4 weeks of paid time off each year.
• 12 annual company holidays.

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