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AMERICAN SYSTEMS

Aerospace Engineer, Sr

Patuxent River, MD · On-site

$115K - $200K/yr

As a Senior Aerospace Engineer with AMERICAN SYSTEMS you will have the opportunity to do the following: * Be the engineering lead in support of flight control system development; aircraft modeling ...

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

Aerospace Engineer, Sr

Patuxent River, MD · On-site

$115K - $200K/yr

Responsibilities As a Senior Aerospace Engineer with AMERICAN SYSTEMS you will have the opportunity to do the following: * Be the engineering lead in support of flight control system development ...

Babich & Assoc.

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Senior Electrical Engineer - Aerospace Electronics

Dallas, TX · On-site

$130K - $185K/yr

... Senior Electrical Engineers to support the design, development, testing, and validation of advanced electronic systems within aerospace, avionics, defense, automotive electronics, and other highly ...

Technology Service Corporation (TSC)

$153K - $218K/yr

The Senior Aerospace Test Engineer will lead advanced aerospace experimentation efforts. They will be responsible for the definition and oversight of ground and flight aerodynamics experimentation ...

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ELECTRICAL ENGINEER I

Hollywood, MD · On-site

... of Aerospace projects from rapid modification of aircraft. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Assist other Senior Engineers with electrical schematics and harness diagrams of UAV and the ground ...

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As of Aug 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior aerospace electrical engineer in the United States is $124,724.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $107,500.00 and $140,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Aerospace Electrical Engineer vs Aerospace Electrical Engineer?

AspectSenior Aerospace Electrical EngineerAerospace Electrical Engineer
QualificationsBachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, with 5+ years experienceBachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, entry to mid-level
ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and oversee electrical systems; lead projects; mentor junior staffAssist in electrical system design and testing; support senior engineers
Work EnvironmentAircraft and spacecraft manufacturing, R&D labs, aerospace firmsDesign offices, labs, manufacturing facilities in aerospace industry

The main difference lies in experience, responsibilities, and leadership. Senior Aerospace Electrical Engineers typically have more experience, lead projects, and mentor others, while Aerospace Electrical Engineers focus on supporting design and testing tasks. Both roles are essential in the aerospace industry, but the senior position involves greater oversight and expertise.

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Aerospace Engineer, Sr

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

Patuxent River, MD • On-site

$115K - $200K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 29 days ago

Job description

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.


As a Senior Aerospace Engineer with AMERICAN SYSTEMS you will have the opportunity to do the following:

  • Be the engineering lead in support of flight control system development; aircraft modeling and simulation; analysis of aircraft flight dynamics; and ground and flight test support.
  • Design, development, integration, and test of aircraft flight control systems and autopilots
  • Develop, integrate, and validate models of aircraft flight dynamics and subsystems such as payloads, engines, transmissions, flight control components, and sensors
  • Support lab, ground, and flight qualification testing of aircraft avionics, sensors, and flight control systems
  • Mentor more junior engineers

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  • Active or the ability to obtain a SECRET security clearance after hiring (requires US Citizenship)

  • U.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance

  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering
  • At least 7 years of experience to include development and/or refinement of flight dynamics models; work with flight test data to include flight test support and flight data analysis, and/or familiarity with aircraft performance, aerodynamic design, non-linear system identification, and flight control system design and analysis.
  • Excellent documentation and report writing skills are essential for this position.
  • Knowledge of sound engineering practices that may include such areas as requirement tracking, configuration control, technical communication, and/or the peer review process.

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