Systems Integration & Test Manager

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 Architect and maintain a flight-representative HITL environment Define hardware and software integration standards Ensure coexistence between hardware platforms and software feature development Establish component-leve [... source excerpt omitted ...] p & Block Upgrade Strategy Define readiness criteria for transitioning features from HITL to aircraft Develop structured ground test campaigns Create block upgrade roadmaps for production aircraft Coordinate with software and flight test leadership for release planning Configuration Control & Systems Engineering Establish configuration management processes for HITL and aircraft baselines Control hardware revisions, firmware versions, and software baselines Implement traceability between requirements, test cases, and system outputs Develop and enforce integration and verification procedures Cross-Functional Team Leadership Manage a team of mechanical, avionics, and softwa [... source excerpt omitted ...] ation Lead structured ground test campaigns Define data collection and validation methods Identify risks prior to flight integration Ensure safe and repeatable test execution Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred) 8–12+ years of experience in aerospace systems integration and testing Experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams Strong understanding of avionics integration, signal timing, and embedded systems Experience with HITL environments and system-level validation Familiarity with configuration management tools and processes Preferred Experience using CAMEO Systems Modeler for