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At Zone 5 Technologies, we're redefining what's possible in unmanned aircraft systems. Our team of engineers and innovators is developing cutting-edge autonomous solutions that push the boundaries of UAS technology - solving complex challenges that matter.
We're building the future of UAS capabilities, and we're looking for exceptional talent to join us. 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.
We are seeking experienced Flight Test Engineers to assemble, certify, and fly groups 1 to 4 Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). You will play a crucial role in the planning, execution, and analysis of flight tests for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). You will work with cross-functional teams to develop test plans, conduct flight tests, and ensure that UAV systems meet performance, safety, and reliability standards. This position requires a strong background in aerospace engineering, a deep understanding of UAV systems, and experience in flight testing.
Zone 5 maintains a weekly flight test cadence at test ranges local to the San Luis Obispo, CA area. In addition, there will be occasional flight test demonstration events at both CONUS and OCONUS locations that will require travel to support. Flight testing requires significant time spent outdoors in various weather conditions.
Responsibilities:
Test Planning and Coordination:
Flight Test Execution:
Data Analysis and Reporting:
Safety and Risk Management:
Continuous Improvement:
Qualifications:
Skills:
Work Environment:
Pay Range by Level:
Level III - $125,000 - $151,000
Level IV - $151,000 - $184,000
What's in it for you:
Benefits:
Why Join Zone 5 Technologies?
If you are passionate about unmanned aircraft technology and want to be a part of a dynamic and growing company, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and join the Zone 5 Technologies 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.
Zone 5 Technologies is a federal contractor and participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. As required by law, we will verify the identity and employment authorization of all new employees using the E-Verify system. Learn more about your rights and responsibilities under E-Verify: https://www.e-verify.gov.
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At Zone 5 Technologies, we're redefining what's possible in unmanned aircraft systems. Our team of engineers and innovators is developing cutting-edge autonomous solutions that push the boundaries of UAS technology - solving complex challenges that matter.
We're building the future of UAS capabilities, and we're looking for exceptional talent to join us. 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.
We are seeking senior Flight Test Engineers to assemble, certify, and fly groups 1 to 4 Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). You will play a crucial role in the planning, execution, and analysis of flight tests for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). You will work with cross-functional teams to develop test plans, conduct flight tests, and ensure that UAV systems meet performance, safety, and reliability standards. This position requires a strong background in aerospace engineering, a deep understanding of UAV systems, and experience in flight testing.
Zone 5 maintains a weekly flight test cadence at test ranges local to the San Luis Obispo, CA area. In addition, there will be occasional flight test demonstration events at both CONUS and OCONUS locations that will require travel to support. Flight testing requires significant time spent outdoors in various weather conditions.
Responsibilities:
Test Planning and Coordination:
Flight Test Execution:
Data Analysis and Reporting:
Safety and Risk Management:
Continuous Improvement:
Qualifications:
Skills:
Work Environment:
Pay Range by Level -
Level V - $184,000 - $204,000
Level VI - $204,000 - $269,000
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What's in it for you:
Benefits:
Why Join Zone 5 Technologies?
If you are passionate about unmanned aircraft technology and want to be a part of a dynamic and growing company, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and join the Zone 5 Technologies 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.
Zone 5 Technologies is a federal contractor and participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. As required by law, we will verify the identity and employment authorization of all new employees using the E-Verify system. Learn more about your rights and responsibilities under E-Verify: https://www.e-verify.gov.
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At Zone 5 Technologies, we're redefining what's possible in unmanned aircraft systems. Our team of engineers and innovators is developing cutting-edge autonomous solutions that push the boundaries of UAS technology - solving complex challenges that matter.
We're building the future of UAS capabilities, and we're looking for exceptional talent to join us. 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.
As our programs scale, so does the need for disciplined, repeatable developmental testing. We are seeking a Developmental Test Engineering Manager to lead and grow this capability across multiple programs.
About the Job
Zone 5 Technologies is seeking an experienced Developmental Test Engineering Manager to lead our developmental test organization supporting advanced counter-UAS and missile systems for U.S. Department of Defense programs.
This role blends technical depth with people leadership and organizational ownership. The Developmental Test Engineering Manager is responsible for ensuring test activities mature designs, mitigate risk, and generate high-quality data that informs qualification and design integration of our products.
Key Responsibilities:
· Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Developmental Test Engineers and technicians across multiple programs.
· Own the developmental test strategy, ensuring appropriate coverage across structural, dynamic, functional, and environmental domains.
· Establish and maintain standards for test planning, procedure quality, execution discipline, data integrity, and reporting.
· Review and approve test plans, procedures, and results to ensure technical rigor, safety, and alignment with program objectives.
· Partner with design and systems engineering to translate requirements, risks, and anomalies into executable test campaigns.
· Oversee qualification and compliance testing activities in accordance with applicable military and industry standards.
· Manage relationships with external test facilities and vendors to ensure schedule alignment and test fidelity.
· Ensure test infrastructure, tooling, instrumentation, and automation capabilities evolve to meet program needs.
· Communicate test status, findings, and residual risk clearly to engineering leadership and program stakeholders.
· Balance technical rigor, schedule pressure, and resource constraints through sound engineering judgment.
· Manage staffing, hiring, and workload forecasting to support both near-term execution and long-term capability growth.
· Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement within the test organization.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
· 8+ years of experience in aerospace, defense, or high-reliability systems engineering, with significant experience in developmental testing.
· Demonstrated experience leading engineers or technical teams in test, verification, or qualification environments.
· Strong working knowledge of MIL-STD-810 and related qualification standards; familiarity with EMI/EMC testing is preferred.
· Proven ability to assess system-level risk and translate it into effective test strategies.
· Comfortable reviewing detailed technical work and making decisions without being the primary test operator.
· Experience supporting DoD RDT&E programs, missile systems, guided munitions, or small UAS platforms is highly desirable.
· Clear communicator capable of conveying technical findings and tradeoffs to diverse stakeholders.
· Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (advanced degree preferred).
What's in it for you:
Benefits:
Why Join Zone 5 Technologies?
If you are passionate about unmanned aircraft technology and want to be a part of a dynamic and growing company, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and join the Zone 5 Technologies 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.
Zone 5 Technologies is a federal contractor and participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. As required by law, we will verify the identity and employment authorization of all new employees using the E-Verify system. Learn more about your rights and responsibilities under E-Verify: https://www.e-verify.gov.
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At Zone 5 Technologies, we're redefining what's possible in unmanned aircraft systems. Our team of engineers and innovators is developing cutting-edge autonomous solutions that push the boundaries of UAS technology - solving complex challenges that matter.
We're building the future of UAS capabilities, and we're looking for exceptional talent to join us. 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.
Role Summary
At Zone 5 Technologies, Systems Integration & Test Engineers support the development and execution of Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL) environments, as well as the integration, bring-up, and validation of new technologies and features.
This role is hands-on and execution-focused, operating within a collaborative cross-functional team to mature, integrate, test, and troubleshoot avionics, systems, and subsystems prior to production.
Mid-level engineers in this role independently develop & execute integration and HITL test environments, own subsystem-level integration efforts, and play a key role in validating hardware and software prior to testing. This position balances hands-on engineering with increasing technical ownership and responsibility.
Responsibilities
HITL Development & Ownership
Model-Based Development (Software)
Avionics Integration (Avionics)
Mechanical Integration (Mechanical)
Ground Testing & Flight Support
Qualifications
Preferred
Leveling Signals
Pay Range
Level III - $129k - $149k
Level IV - $150k - $170k
What's in it for you:
Benefits:
Why Join Zone 5 Technologies?
If you are passionate about unmanned aircraft technology and want to be a part of a dynamic and growing company, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and join the Zone 5 Technologies 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.
Zone 5 Technologies is a federal contractor and participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. As required by law, we will verify the identity and employment authorization of all new employees using the E-Verify system. Learn more about your rights and responsibilities under E-Verify: https://www.e-verify.gov.
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Apply to Zone 5 Technologies
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At Zone 5 Technologies, we're redefining what's possible in unmanned aircraft systems. Our team of engineers and innovators is developing cutting-edge autonomous solutions that push the boundaries of UAS technology - solving complex challenges that matter.
We're building the future of UAS capabilities, and we're looking for exceptional talent to join us. 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.
At Zone 5 Technologies, we rapidly develop and field advanced unmanned aircraft systems through disciplined integration, testing, and block upgrade strategies. We are seeking a Systems Integration & Test Manager to architect and lead a cross-disciplinary engineering team responsible for Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL) integration, configuration control, and structured feature validation prior to flight.
This role will build the technical and procedural backbone that allows software, avionics, mechanical, and environmental subsystems to integrate predictably and transition cleanly into aircraft production.
Responsibilities
HITL Architecture & Integration Environment
Feature On-Ramp & Block Upgrade Strategy
Configuration Control & Systems Engineering
Cross-Functional Team Leadership
Ground Test & Validation
What's in it for you:
Benefits:
Why Join Zone 5 Technologies?
If you are passionate about unmanned aircraft technology and want to be a part of a dynamic and growing company, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and join the Zone 5 Technologies 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.
Zone 5 Technologies is a federal contractor and participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. As required by law, we will verify the identity and employment authorization of all new employees using the E-Verify system. Learn more about your rights and responsibilities under E-Verify: https://www.e-verify.gov.
Ready to apply?
Apply to Zone 5 Technologies
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At Zone 5 Technologies, we're redefining what's possible in unmanned aircraft systems. Our team of engineers and innovators is developing cutting-edge autonomous solutions that push the boundaries of UAS technology - solving complex challenges that matter.
We're building the future of UAS capabilities, and we're looking for exceptional talent to join us. 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.
Role Summary
At Zone 5 Technologies, Systems Integration & Test Engineers lead the development and execution of Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL) environments and drive the integration, bring-up, and validation of new technologies and features across programs.
This role is highly hands-on while operating at the system level, working across cross-functional teams to mature, integrate, test, and troubleshoot complex avionics, systems, and subsystems prior to production and flight.
Senior and Principal engineers define integration strategy, system architecture, and test philosophy, ensuring alignment from requirements through validation. You will lead complex integration efforts, own system-level performance and readiness, and serve as the technical authorities responsible for delivering flight-ready capability.
In this role, you are expected to operate with extreme ownership, working effectively across disciplines in a leadership-driven environment, balancing technical execution with strategic direction and team influence.
Responsibilities
Integration Strategy & HITL Architecture
Model-Based & System Validation Leadership
Avionics & System Architecture
Mechanical & Environmental Integration Oversight
Ground & Flight Test Leadership
Qualifications
Preferred
Leveling Signals
Pay Range:
Level V - $171k - $191k
Level VI - $192k - $212k
What's in it for you:
Benefits:
Why Join Zone 5 Technologies?
If you are passionate about unmanned aircraft technology and want to be a part of a dynamic and growing company, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and join the Zone 5 Technologies 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.
Zone 5 Technologies is a federal contractor and participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. As required by law, we will verify the identity and employment authorization of all new employees using the E-Verify system. Learn more about your rights and responsibilities under E-Verify: https://www.e-verify.gov.
Ready to apply?
Apply to Zone 5 Technologies
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At Zone 5 Technologies, we're redefining what's possible in unmanned aircraft systems. Our team of engineers and innovators is developing cutting-edge autonomous solutions that push the boundaries of UAS technology - solving complex challenges that matter.
We're building the future of UAS capabilities, and we're looking for exceptional talent to join us. 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.
Role Summary
At Zone 5 Technologies, Systems Integration & Test Engineers support the development and execution of Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL) environments and integration & bring-up of new technologies and feature testing efforts.
This role is hands-on and execution-focused, working in a collaborative cross functional team environment to support the maturation, integration, testing, & troubleshooting of new avionics, systems, & sub-systems prior to production.
Responsibilities
HITL Development & Support
Model-Based Development (Software)
Avionics Integration (Avionics)
Mechanical Integration (Mechanical)
Ground Testing & Validation
Qualifications
Preferred
Pay Range:
Level I - $85,000 - $106,000
Level II - $107,000 - $128,000
What's in it for you:
Benefits:
Why Join Zone 5 Technologies?
If you are passionate about unmanned aircraft technology and want to be a part of a dynamic and growing company, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and join the Zone 5 Technologies 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.
Zone 5 Technologies is a federal contractor and participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. As required by law, we will verify the identity and employment authorization of all new employees using the E-Verify system. Learn more about your rights and responsibilities under E-Verify: https://www.e-verify.gov.
Ready to apply?
Apply to Zone 5 Technologies
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At Zone 5 Technologies, we're redefining what's possible in unmanned aircraft systems. Our team of engineers and innovators is developing cutting-edge autonomous solutions that push the boundaries of UAS technology - solving complex challenges that matter.
We're building the future of UAS capabilities, and we're looking for exceptional talent to join us. 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.
We are seeking an experienced Crew Chief to provide maintenance support for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and other related DoD based projects. Zone 5 maintains a weekly flight test cadence at test ranges local to the San Luis Obispo, CA area. In addition, there will be occasional flight test demonstration events at both CONUS and OCONUS locations that will require travel to support. Flight maintenance requires significant time spent outdoors in various weather conditions.
Key Responsibility
Qualifications
Required:
Preferred:
#LI-MD1
What's in it for you:
Benefits:
Why Join Zone 5 Technologies?
If you are passionate about unmanned aircraft technology and want to be a part of a dynamic and growing company, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and join the Zone 5 Technologies 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.
Zone 5 Technologies is a federal contractor and participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. As required by law, we will verify the identity and employment authorization of all new employees using the E-Verify system. Learn more about your rights and responsibilities under E-Verify: https://www.e-verify.gov.
Ready to apply?
Apply to Zone 5 Technologies
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