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Flight Controls Engineer II/III

Zone 5 Technologies
San Luis Obispo, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/1/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/24/2025

Join our team at Zone 5 Technologies as a Flight Controls Engineer II/III , where innovation and cutting-edge technology drive us to pioneer advancements in Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). Based in the vibrant city of San Luis Obispo, California, we're seeking talented individuals to join our growing team and contribute to our flight controls software for groups 1 to 4 Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).


About Us:

At Zone 5 Technologies, we thrive on pushing boundaries and inventing solutions to real-world challenges. Join a community of forward thinkers who collaborate to create impactful products with a global reach. Our team, consisting of engineers and professionals, is prepared to overcome new frontiers and deliver innovative solutions in the field of unmanned aircraft systems.


Position Summary:

We are currently looking for a Flight Controls Engineer II/III 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.


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


Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
  • 2 years of experience in flight controls engineering for UAS
  • Proficiency in Matlab/Simulink
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills


Preferred Qualifications:

  • 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


Benefits:

  • Competitive salary
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance fully paid for by the company
  • 401K plan with company match
  • 4 weeks paid time off
  • 12 paid holidays


If you are passionate about UAS electrical design and want to be a part of a dynamic and growing company, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and join our 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.

Salary : $90,000 - $130,000

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