Zone 5 Technologies
Aerospace and Defense
SoftwareEngineerV/VI
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“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.
Complex challenges; Tough trade-offs; Root cause analysis
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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