Role SummaryAt 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.
ResponsibilitiesHITL Development & Ownership- Develop and maintain flight-representative HITL rigs
- Integrate avionics, sensors, and control systems into test environments
- Develop scripts/tools for simulation-driven testing
- Lead feature validation and signal verification activities
Model-Based Development (Software)- Develop and maintain MATLAB/Simulink models for system validation
- Support code generation and embedded integration
- Validate control logic and system performance
Avionics Integration (Avionics)- Design wiring harnesses and signal routing architectures
- Validate communication protocols (CAN, Ethernet, UART)
- Perform signal integrity and timing analysis
Mechanical Integration (Mechanical)- Design packaging solutions considering SWaP constraints
- Support thermal management and environmental validation
- Develop integration hardware and mounting solutions
Ground Testing & Flight Support- Execute and lead integration test procedures
- Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve integration issues
- Support flight test campaigns and on-aircraft validation
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering field
- 3-8+ years of experience in aerospace integration/test
- Strong understanding of embedded systems and avionics architectures
- Experience working independently in lab/test environments
Preferred- SIL / HIL experience
- Flight test support experience
- Configuration management experience
- UAV/autopilot integration experience
Leveling Signals- Works independently on well-defined problems
- Owns subsystems or test environments
- Mentors junior engineers
- Contributes to system-level decisions
Pay RangeLevel III - $129k - $149k
Level IV - $150k - $170k
Pay range for this role
$129,000-$170,000 USD
What's in it for you:Benefits:
- Competitive total compensation package
- Comprehensive benefit package options include medical, dental, vision, life, and more.
- 401k with company-match
- 4 weeks of paid time off each year
- 12 annual company holidays
