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Controls Engineer I Jobs (NOW HIRING)

$33.25 - $42.50/hr

Software System Controls Engineer I & II**Working Pattern:** Hybrid (3 office days a week)**Working Location:** Reston, VARelocation assistance is not available for this position.Engineer I ...

$65K - $97K/yr

Identifies electrical and controls-related spare parts. * Supports user manual development, cost reduction, and engineering change team efforts. * Responsible for planning and oversight of test ...

Controls Engineer I

Klamath Falls, OR · On-site

$83K - $107K/yr

The Controls Engineer I will work with the Process Control Engineer team in the design, configuration, integration, and implementation of process control solutions for our wood products manufacturing ...

Controls Engineer I

Garland, TX · On-site

$74K - $94K/yr

The Controls Engineer is responsible for the design, development, and optimization of controls systems in our manufacturing facility. This position develops and implements standard processing ...

Controls Engineer I

Harper Woods, MI · On-site

$75K - $97K/yr

CONTROLS ENGINEER JOB SUMMARY: As a Controls Engineer you will have the knowledge of automated assembly systems with a solid understanding of the basic theory of industrial controls system ...

Controls Engineer I

Tulsa, OK · On-site

$77K - $95K/yr

As a Controls Engineer, you will work closely with sales, marketing, design engineering, and manufacturing to improve processes, implement testing procedures, and drive operational efficiency with ...

Controls Engineer I

Arlington, TX · On-site

$75K - $97K/yr

CONTROLS ENGINEER JOB SUMMARY: As a Controls Engineer you will have the knowledge of automated assembly systems with a solid understanding of the basic theory of industrial controls system ...

Controls Engineer II

Tulsa, OK · On-site

$95K - $117K/yr

As a Controls Engineer II, you will work closely with sales, marketing, design engineering, and manufacturing to improve processes, implement testing procedures, and drive operational efficiency with ...

As a Controls Engineer II, you will work closely with sales, marketing, design engineering, and manufacturing to improve processes, implement testing procedures, and drive operational efficiency with ...

Controls Engineer I

Rockford, MI · On-site

$70K - $91K/yr

Job Category Automation, Controls , Engineering * Industry Automation, Food and Beverage Packaging * Required Degree 4 Year Degree * Travel 50% * Manage Others No Description Essential Job Functions

Controls Engineer I

Garland, TX · On-site

$80K - $104K/yr

The Controls Engineer is responsible for the design, development, and optimization of controls systems in our manufacturing facility. This position develops and implements standard processing ...

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How much do controls engineer i jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for controls engineer i in the United States is $96,574.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $83,500.00 and $108,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Controls Engineer I vs Controls Engineer II?

CriteriaControls Engineer IControls Engineer II
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Electrical, Mechanical, or Controls Engineering; Basic PLC and automation knowledgeSame as Controls Engineer I, with additional experience
Work EnvironmentManufacturing plants, automation facilitiesSimilar environments with increased project responsibilities
Employer & Industry UsageManufacturing, automation, process industriesSame industries, more complex projects

Controls Engineer I typically handles basic automation tasks and has foundational knowledge, while Controls Engineer II takes on more complex projects with greater responsibilities. Both roles require similar credentials and work in comparable environments, but the II level involves more experience and technical expertise.

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Infographic showing various Controls Engineer I job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 91% Full Time, 6% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $96,574 per year, or $46.4 per hour.

Software Systems Controls Engineer I & II

Reston, VA • On-site

Rolls-Royce plc
Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing • 10K+ employees

$47 - $60/hr

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 28 days ago


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9.0

Company rating: 9.0 out of 10

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Job description

## Software Systems Controls Engineer I & IIApplylocations: Washington D.C. RRNA Headquarterstime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR6158703## **Job Description****Job Title:** Software System Controls Engineer I & II**Working Pattern:** Hybrid (3 office days a week)**Working Location:** Reston, VARelocation assistance is not available for this position.Engineer I & Engineer II**Why Rolls-Royce?**At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.By joining Rolls-Royce, you’ll have the opportunity to create world-class power and propulsion solutions, pushing your problem-solving and ingenuity, to deliver real impact that puts safety first.You’ll be given responsibility and the opportunity to grow in our high-performance culture. This is **Infinite Potential**. And it’s your chance to really shine and contribute to one of the world’s most recognized brands and a beacon for engineering excellence.**Position Summary:**In this exciting opportunity, you will work in agile scrum project teams to design, integrate, and test embedded control systems for airborne gas turbine engines. The New Product Introduction (NPI) team is creating the next-generation aero engine control systems, including those for the MQ-25, B-52, and MV-75 aircrafts. The control system development teams consist of a wide variety of functional team members including Embedded Systems, Software, and Electronics Designers as well as Safety, Certification, Quality, Component and Applications Engineers. Specifically, as part of our system teams, you will focus on defining control system requirements, behavior, and tests to translate customer needs into requirements for components in hardware and software. As part of our software team, you will focus on transforming those system-level component requirements into functional software that is correct and complete, complying with the certification evidence needs for aerospace.**What you will be doing:*** Develop safety-critical gas turbine engine control systems with embedded software to satisfy ARP4754, DO-254, DO-178C, and similar compliance objectives* Integrate hardware and software components within defined architecture that supports the product line methodology* Test the created embedded control system at component, control system, integrated engine, and aircraft vehicle levels* Develop and modify processes and methods to enable the team to achieve compliance objectives and optimal development pace* Setting up and modifying continuous integration / continuous deployment (CI/CD) frameworks, to enable software development to be easily worked by the development team* Liaison with certification airworthiness authorities to explain approaches, demonstrate compliance with objectives, and close out audit findings**Basic Requirements for Engineer I:*** Degree Requirements + Bachelor's degree in Engineering (STEM) with 1+ years of experience in electrical, mechanical, software or system engineering OR + Master’s degree in Engineering (STEM) with experience in electrical, mechanical, software or system engineering OR + PhD in Engineering (STEM)* Must have experience engineering safety critical control systems with embedded software* Needs to be familiar with Model-based system and software design using SysML, Simulink* In order to be eligible for consideration, you must be a U.S. Citizen**Basic Requirements for Engineer II:*** Degree Requirements + Bachelor's degree in Engineering (STEM) with 2+ years of experience in electrical, mechanical, software or system engineering OR + Master’s degree in Engineering (STEM) with experience in electrical, mechanical, software or system engineering OR + PhD in Engineering (STEM)* Must have experience engineering safety critical control systems with embedded software* Needs to be familiar with Model-based system and software design using SysML, Simulink* In order to be eligible for consideration, you must be a U.S. Citizen**Preferred Requirements for Engineer I & II:*** Experience in embedded safety critical control systems and software engineering + 2+ years desired for Engineer I + 5+ years desired for Engineer II* Experience in defining, assessing and modifying control systems and software architecture* Experience in the design and development of ARP4754, DO-254, DO-178C compliant control systems and embedded software solutions, or equivalent standards in adjacent industries.* Experience with product development life cycle (Requirements, Design, Verification and Release)* Experience with system integration and component level testing* Experience with control of gas turbine engines* Experience with Python, C, C++, and/or Groovy* Familiarity with model-based development tools for Systems (e.g. Cameo, Capella), or Software (e.g. Matlab Simulink, PREEvision, SCADE)* Familiar with verification and testing frameworks, such as Jenkins or RapitaOur vision is to ensure that the quality and dynamism that shaped our history continues into our future. It’s a bold pursuit, and we never stop striving to go further, faster, and better. We lead progress, creating the technologies that move us forward. If you’re driven to grow, to learn, and to make a lasting difference, this is where you belong.Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics. We are committed to providing a respectful and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued and everyone can thrive.**Infinite Potential**PAY TRANSPARENCY:Engineer I: $94,702 - $153,891Engineer II: $118,279 - $192,203Closing date: September 15, 2026#CLOENG## **Job Category**Software Systems## **Job Posting Date**13 Aug 2026; 00:08## **Pay Range**$94,702 - $192,203-**Location:**Reston, VA**Benefits**Rolls-Royce provides a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that includes base pay and a discretionary bonus plan. Eligible employees may have the opportunity to enroll in other benefits, including health, dental, vision, disability, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance; a flexible spending account; a health savings account; a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match; Employee Assistance Program; Paid Time Off; certain paid holidays; paid parental and family care leave; tuition reimbursement; and a long-term incentive plan. The options available to an employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as date of hire, employment type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.**Rolls-Royce pioneers cutting-edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest and most competitive solutions to our planet’s vital power needs.** #J-18808-Ljbffr

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Aerospace product and parts manufacturing and engine, turbine, and power transmission equipment manufacturing

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London, ENG, GB