Chet W.

Mechanical Engineering Manager at Zone 5 Technologies

Chet W. is a Mechanical Engineer VI at Zone 5 Technologies since May 2023, bringing extensive experience from a prior role as Staff Mechanical Engineer at Lockheed Martin, where tenure spanned from August 2015 to May 2023. Chet's career began in mechanical engineering with positions including Senior Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, and Mechanical Engineering Associate at Lockheed Martin, along with a role as Powertrain Designer at Spartan Racing and an internship at AccuAir Suspension. Earlier professional experience includes management of the plumbing department at Hassett ACE Hardware Willow Glen and sales associate responsibilities at Miner's ACE Hardware. Chet also has experience as a Radio Technician at Sterling Communications. Education includes a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from San Jose State University and an Associate in Arts from Allan Hancock College, covering various engineering and science disciplines.

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San Luis Obispo, United States

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Zone 5 Technologies (Zone 5) is a UAS and technology development company founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Luis Obispo, CA. To date, the company’s focus has been the development and testing of innovative unmanned aircraft systems for demanding government applications. This has included development of CONOPS, vehicle designs, complete avionics systems, embedded hardware and software, ground control stations and mission planning software. Integration of these designs and components have been extensively tested through software-in-the-loop, hardware‐in‐the‐loop, and flight tests. In addition to end‐to‐end system development, Zone 5 also focuses on enabling technologies, including: modern low-cost high-capability flight control systems supporting vehicles ranging from counter UAS interceptors to long range cruise missiles. DOD prime contractor with proven track record of execution. Product Focus: Air Launched Effects. Next Gen Munitions. Counter UAS. Tactical Interceptors. Vertically integrated. Concept to production and everything in between. Join us!