Software Engineer V/VI
Zone 5 Technologies3 months ago
USA (city not specified)Staff+
Base Salary
$162k - $223k/yr
Responsibilities
- Lead the architecture, design, implementation, and verification of embedded and application-level software for high-reliability, safety-critical UAS systems.
- Own major software components or subsystems, including technology decisions, performance optimization, fault tolerance, and certification pathways.
- Collaborate with systems, hardware, GNC, flight-test, and cybersecurity teams to define requirements and integrate software into flight demonstrations.
- Architect and evolve CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks, build systems, and deployment strategies for cloud-edge environments.
- Mentor mid-level and senior engineers, conduct code and design reviews, and establish rigorous engineering practices.
- Contribute to technical roadmaps and evaluate real-time middleware, model-based design, and AI/ML integration for autonomy.
- Support qualification, certification, airworthiness, verification, validation, and documentation activities under aerospace and defense standards.
Requirements
- 8–15+ years of professional software engineering experience, including significant experience with complex high-reliability or safety-critical systems.
- Deep expertise in C# and proficiency in additional languages or tools such as C/C++, Python, or Matlab/Simulink for real-time, embedded, or model-based workflows.
- Proven experience designing and delivering real-time embedded software, flight-critical applications, autonomy stacks, or mission systems for UAS, drones, robotics, or related platforms.
- Advanced hands-on experience with Git/GitHub workflows, Visual Studio, and Bash, PowerShell, or Python scripting for build, deployment, and testing pipelines.
- Strong experience building and optimizing CI/CD systems, with GitHub Actions required; Jenkins or GitLab CI experience is a plus.
- Experience deploying and managing software in AWS or hybrid cloud environments.
- Ability to lead technical initiatives, influence architecture across teams, and deliver in regulated industries under aggressive schedules.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- U.S. person status is required; ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance is preferred, and an existing clearance is a significant advantage.
- Familiarity with DO-178C is a strong plus.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and other comprehensive benefit options.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Three weeks of paid time off annually.
- 40 hours of sick time.
- 12 annual company holidays.
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
- The role is offered at Level V or Level VI with a stated annual pay range of $162,000–$223,000.
- Applicants must begin the cover letter or application summary with the phrase "[Favorite Tool] Specialist found."
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About Zone 5 Technologies
Zone 5 Technologies builds unmanned aircraft systems and enabling technologies—avionics, flight-control hardware/software, ground control stations, and mission-planning tools—for U.S. government and defense programs. A privately held DoD prime contractor founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Luis Obispo, CA, it develops products such as air-launched effects, counter‑UAS, tactical interceptors, and next‑generation munitions, offering end‑to‑end design, testing, and production.