About this role

Zone 5 Technologies is seeking a senior software engineer to lead the design and development of high-reliability, safety-critical software for autonomous unmanned aircraft systems. This role involves architecting complex systems, mentoring teams, and ensuring rigorous engineering standards in the aerospace and defense sector.

What we are looking for

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Lead architecture, design, and verification of safety-critical UAS software
Own end-to-end technical ownership of major software components
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (systems, hardware, GNC)
Champion modern CI/CD pipelines and automated testing
Mentor mid-level and senior engineers, establish best practices
Support qualification and certification processes

Skills mentioned

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PythonC++AWS

Work authorization

Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.