zone5technologies
GNC Engineer V/VI
At a Glance
- Location
- Fort Walton Beach, Florida, United States
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Posted
- 2026-02-20T21:30:36-05:00
Key Requirements
Required Skills
Domain Knowledge
- Aerospace
- Defense
- Education
- Embedded Systems
- Engineering
- Medical
- Regulatory
Requirements
10+ years of experience in flight controls engineering, with at least 5 years in UAS applications.
Expertise in Matlab/Simulink and auto-code generation for embedded systems.
Advanced knowledge of control theory, flight dynamics, and embedded systems.
Proven ability to run and analyze SWIL and HWIL simulations.
Familiarity with Group 1-4 UAS flight controls and avionics suites.
Experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
Responsibilities
Technical Leadership:
Lead the design, analysis, and development of flight controls software for Group 1 to 4 UAS.
Software Development:
Architect and implement advanced software components for deployment to flight tests.
Simulation Expertise:
Oversee the creation and execution of high-fidelity SWIL and HWIL simulations to validate system performance.