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Mechanical Engineer, Senior

Crestview, FL · On-site

$88K - $116K/yr

Provide highly technical expertise and guidance in solving complex engineering problems related to military aircraft hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical systems, flight controls, mass properties, and ...

Raytheon

Motor Controls Engineer II

Miami, FL

$79K - $103K/yr

Raytheon's Hardware Electrical Engineering Team is looking for junior engineers who have ... and Flight Termination products; power systems from all up round to the lowest level power ...

Credence

Mechanical Engineer, Senior

Crestview, FL · On-site

$88K - $116K/yr

Provide highly technical expertise and guidance in solving complex engineering problems related to military aircraft hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical systems, flight controls, mass properties, and ...

Raytheon

Motor Controls Engineer II

Orlando, FL

$77K - $100K/yr

Raytheon's Hardware Electrical Engineering Team is looking for junior engineers who have ... and Flight Termination products; power systems from all up round to the lowest level power ...

Credence

Mechanical Engineer, Senior

Crestview, FL · On-site

$88K - $116K/yr

Provide highly technical expertise and guidance in solving complex engineering problems related to military aircraft hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical systems, flight controls, mass properties, and ...

AEVEX

Flight Test Engineer 3

Tampa, FL

... controls. This person will provide advisory support and recommend project execution focus areas ... or flight test engineer as required Provide a strict flight test disciplined approach to every ...

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As of Sep 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for flight controls engineer in Florida is $61.45, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $57.84 and $67.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a flight controls engineer?

A Flight Controls Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and testing flight control systems that manage an aircraft's behavior in flight. This includes working on software, hardware, and control laws to ensure stability, performance, and safety. They collaborate with aerospace engineers, pilots, and regulatory agencies to meet industry standards. Their role often involves simulation, modeling, and real-world testing to refine control systems.

What are the typical day-to-day responsibilities of a flight controls engineer?

Flight Controls Engineers spend their days developing, testing, and refining control systems that manage an aircraft’s stability and response. They often work closely with multidisciplinary teams including software developers, test pilots, and systems engineers to design algorithms and validate performance both in simulation and on real hardware. Regular tasks may include modeling flight dynamics, analyzing data from test flights, troubleshooting system anomalies, and preparing technical documentation. This role requires a high level of attention to detail and collaboration to ensure that flight control systems meet stringent safety and reliability standards.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a flight controls engineer?

To thrive as a Flight Controls Engineer, you need a strong background in aerospace engineering, control systems theory, and experience with flight dynamics modeling, usually supported by a relevant engineering degree. Familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink, control law development tools, and industry certifications such as a Professional Engineer (PE) license or familiarity with DO-178C/DO-254 standards is highly valued. Excellent problem-solving abilities, teamwork, and effective communication skills help distinguish high performers in collaborative aviation environments. These skills are essential to ensure the safe, reliable design and integration of advanced flight control systems in modern aircraft.

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Infographic showing various Flight Controls Engineer job openings in Florida as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $127,825 per year, or $61.5 per hour.

Manager, Ride & Show Engineering - Show Controls (Expat to Beijing)

Universal Orlando

Orlando, FL

Full-time

Re-posted 3 days ago

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Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Provides technical management, inclusive of budget and schedule, for an attraction or attractions under an area of responsibility. Responsible for the successful specification, bid/award, design, production, installation, and acceptance testing of Ride and/or Show systems, to include Ride Control or Show Control Systems.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Manages in-field installation, test and adjustment of scenic systems to ensure compliance with contract specifications. Works with Facility & Construction team and vendors to ensure a clear line of communication regarding installation, test, and adjust activities.
  • Reviews designs and documentation from vendors, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and specifications. Oversees vendor's mock-up, prototype, and acceptance testing efforts to ensure final installed systems meet scope of work and contract specifications.
  • Creates scope of work documentation and awards contracts to vendors based on quantitative requirements derived from interpreting creative intent and employing Universal Specifications.
  • Leads design and production reviews at vendor locations, ensuring product quality, specification conformance, and schedule accuracy.
  • Develops and oversees project schedules and budgetary demands. Produces scopes of work and manages vendor progress from design through installation, ensuring alignment with schedule and budget.
  • Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities. 
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

3+ Years: Projects experience within the scenic/entertainment/theme park industry required. Any experience in Theme park development, construction, show and ride systems design or fabrication is preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS

A successful candidate would be able to perform the following to include, but not be limited to:

  • Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
  • Ability to organize and manage a complex series of tasks and vendor(s) to develop and implement show and ride systems. 
  • Strength in schedule analysis and contract management required.
  • Comfortable influencing decisions of major nature. High degree of tact & diplomacy to obtain favorable decisions or maintain good will.
  • Comfortable working in a non-routine environment with frequently changing situations.
EDUCATION

Bachelor's Degree in applicable technical field required (examples include, but are not limited to, electrical engineering, computer science, computer programming, software engineering, mechatronics) or equivalent demonstrated skill and experience; Advanced Degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE

5+ years’ experience in direct theme park-specific technical/engineering roles supporting show control equipment required (examples include, but are not limited to, ladder logic, variable frequency drives, motion control systems, control theory) or similar experience in related technical field. 

Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.

Universal is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Universal Orlando via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from Universal Orlando HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of Universal Orlando. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Universal Orlando as a result of the referral or through other means.

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