Zone 5 Technologies

Zone 5 Technologies

Software Engineer V/VI

United States · Senior · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$192k-$223kDetected 5 days ago
PythonC++C#MATLABBashPowerShell.NETGitAWSCI/CDGitHub ActionsJenkinsMachine LearningEmbedded SystemsDO-178RoboticsSimulinkTest AutomationMedical DevicesMentoring

About the role

  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the architecture, design, implementation, and verification of embedded and application-level software for high-reliability, safety-critical UAS systems - from flight controls and mission autonomy to ground station integration and real-time data processing.
  • Collaborate deeply with systems, hardware, GNC, flight test, and cybersecurity teams to define requirements, resolve cross-domain challenges, and integrate software into full-system flight demonstrations.
  • Mentor and guide mid-level and senior engineers, conduct in-depth code/design reviews, establish best practices, and foster a culture of rigorous, high-quality engineering in a fast-paced environment.
  • Contribute to strategic technical roadmaps, evaluate emerging technologies (e.g., real-time middleware, model-based design, AI/ML integration for autonomy), and influence product direction for long-range strike, counter-UAS, and multi-domain systems.
  • Support qualification, certification, and airworthiness processes through rigorous verification, validation, and documentation in compliance with defense and aerospace standards.

Requirements

  • Proven track record designing and delivering real-time embedded software, flight-critical applications, autonomy stacks, or mission systems for UAS, drones, robotics, or related platforms.
  • 8-15+ years of professional software engineering experience, with significant time spent on complex, high-reliability or safety-critical systems (aerospace, defense, automotive, medical devices, or similar strongly preferred).
  • Advanced hands-on mastery of Git/GitHub workflows at scale, Visual Studio, and scripting/automation (Bash, PowerShell, Python) for build/deploy/test pipelines.
  • Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar a plus) and deploying/managing software in AWS or hybrid cloud environments.
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Nice to have

  • Deep expertise in C# (preferred) and strong proficiency in additional languages such as C/C++, Python, or Matlab/Simulink for real-time/embedded/model-based workflows.
  • Strong experience building and optimizing CI/CD systems (GitHub Actions required

Compensation

  • $192k-$223k

Visa & Work Authorization

  • U.S. person status required (ability to obtain and maintain security clearance preferred; existing clearance a significant advantage)
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