Zone 5 Technologies

Aerospace and Defense

SoftwareEngineerV/VI

$192–267k United States
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Software Engineer V/VI at Zone 5 Technologies. Skills: C#/.NET, Embedded systems, Safety-critical software, UAS platforms. Lead architecture design. Lead implementation design”

What You'll Achieve.

Deliver high-reliability software; Deliver safety-critical software; Shape multi-domain operations

Industry & Context.

Aerospace and Defense
Problems you'll solve

Complex challenges; Tough trade-offs; Root cause analysis

Eligibility Requirements

U.S. person status, Security clearance

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

8–15+ years software engineering experience, Significant time on complex systems, Deep C# expertise, Real-time embedded software design, Flight-critical applications design, Autonomy stacks design, Mission systems design, Advanced Git/GitHub mastery, Visual Studio mastery, Build/deploy/test pipeline scripting, Lead technical initiatives, Influence architecture across teams, Deliver under aggressive schedules, Excellent problem-solving skills, Excellent communication skills, Excellent collaboration skills, U.S. person status required

Nice to Have

Aerospace/defense experience preferred, Medical device experience preferred, Automotive experience preferred, C/C++ proficiency, Python proficiency, Matlab/Simulink proficiency, UAS experience, Drone experience, Robotics experience, CI/CD systems experience a plus, AWS or hybrid cloud deployment experience, Existing security clearance a plus, DO-178C familiarity a plus

What You'll Do.

Lead architecture design

Lead implementation design

Lead verification design

Implement embedded software

Implement application-level software

Own technical ownership

Drive technology stack decisions

Drive performance optimization

Drive fault tolerance decisions

Drive certification pathway decisions

Collaborate with systems teams

Collaborate with hardware teams

Collaborate with GNC teams

Collaborate with flight test teams

Collaborate with cybersecurity teams

Resolve cross-domain challenges

Architect CI/CD pipelines

Evolve CI/CD pipelines

Architect automated testing frameworks

Evolve automated testing frameworks

Architect build systems

Architect deployment strategies

Evolve deployment strategies

Conduct design reviews

Establish best practices

Foster engineering culture

Contribute to roadmaps

Evaluate emerging technologies

Influence product direction

Support qualification processes

Support certification processes

Support airworthiness processes

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Systems teams; Hardware teams; GNC teams; Flight test teams; Cybersecurity teams

Communication Scope

Technical concepts; Cross-functional stakeholders

Process & Methodology

Roadmaps, Technical roadmaps

Full Job Description

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. From air-launched effects and open interceptor systems like White Spike to advanced autonomy and mission-critical software, our work directly shapes multi-domain operations for demanding government customers. We're scaling rapidly (recently acquired by KONGSBERG and growing fast), and we're seeking elite software engineering talent to architect and deliver the high-reliability, safety-critical software that powers these groundbreaking systems. If you're a battle-tested senior engineer who thrives on owning complex domains, mentoring high-performing teams, driving technical excellence in regulated aerospace/defense environments, and solving problems where failure is not an option — this is your opportunity to leave a lasting mark on next-generation flight and strike capabilities. We're looking for a principal-level C#/.NET software engineer (with strong embedded or real-time systems depth) ready to lead the design and evolution of complex, high-assurance software for autonomous UAS platforms in the aerospace and defense sector. Key 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. Own end-to-end technical ownership of major software components or subsystems, driving decisions on technology stack, performance optimization, fault tolerance, and certi

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