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Hermeus

Senior Flight Software Engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$159K - $195K/yr

As a Senior Flight Software Engineer, you will work closely with our hardware and systems engineers ... Develop and maintain embedded flight software for our aircraft systems, including flight control ...

Hermeus

Senior Flight Software Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$159K - $195K/yr

As a Senior Flight Software Engineer, you will work closely with our hardware and systems engineers ... Develop and maintain embedded flight software for our aircraft systems, including flight control ...

Hermeus

Senior Flight Software Engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$159K - $195K/yr

As a Senior Flight Software Engineer, you will work closely with our hardware and systems engineers ... Develop and maintain embedded flight software for our aircraft systems, including flight control ...

Cimarron

Senior Flight Systems Engineer

Seal Beach, CA · On-site

$225K - $300K/yr

Posting/External Job Title Senior Flight Systems Engineer Location Seal Beach, CA 90740 US (Primary ... Key Duties: * Design, implement, and verify guidance, navigation, and control algorithms for ...

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How much do senior flight control system engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior flight control system engineer in the United States is $166,219.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $167,000.00 and $173,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Flight Control System Engineer vs Flight Control System Engineer?

AspectSenior Flight Control System EngineerFlight Control System Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Aerospace, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering; experience in flight control systemsBachelor's or Master's in related engineering fields; some experience in flight control systems
Work EnvironmentDesign, develop, and test flight control systems for aircraft or spacecraftAssist in designing and testing flight control components and systems
Industry UsageUsed in aerospace companies, defense contractors, and space agenciesCommonly employed in aerospace and aviation industries

The main difference is experience level and responsibility. Senior Flight Control System Engineers lead design and testing efforts, while Flight Control System Engineers support these activities. Both roles require similar credentials and work in aerospace environments, but seniors typically have more project oversight and expertise.

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Infographic showing various Senior Flight Control System Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $166,219 per year, or $79.9 per hour.

Flight Control Design Engineer

Executive Recruiting Group

San Luis Obispo, CA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 28 days ago

Job description

We are seeking a Flight Control Law Design engineer in our San Luis Obispo, CA facility. This person will help develop vehicle flight control laws for the Primary Flight Control System and the Automatic Flight Control System of a highly augmented air vehicle. In this role you will be responsible for design and testing of flight control law functions that include rotorcraft-like flight operations and fixed-wing-like flight control.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Establish requirements for FBW flight control function performance, integrity, and availability.
  • Create verification tests to demonstrate the flight control functions based on requirements. 
  • Design and analyze flight control law functions for primary and automatic flight control systems.
  • Conduct, analyze results, and document verification test of flight control law functions.
  • Support flight testing of flight control law functions.

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's Degree in a relevant engineering area
  • 3+ years of experience with fixed-wing or rotorcraft control law, design, analysis, and testing.
  • Fluency in Matlab and Simulink.
  • Experience with IBM DOORS preferred.
  • A deep understanding of classical and modern control system theory and their practical application to design.
  • A deep understanding of rotorcraft and/or fixed-wing flight dynamics including knowledge of stability and control principles and application of handling qualities criteria
  • Knowledge and experience with aircraft certification with FAA, EASA, TCCA, and/or other aircraft certification authorities around the world is preferred.
  • Knowledge and experience with highly integrated system development following SAE guidance ARP-4754A is preferred.
  • Knowledge and experience with systems comprised of items compliant with RTCA standards applicable to aircraft development like DO-160, DO-254, DO-178, DO-331 is preferred.
  • Must be able to demonstrate a clear understanding, knowledge, and ability to develop critical and highly integrated aircraft systems.
  • Ability to read, understand, and interpret results of engineering analyses and tests.
  • Desire to work in a team-centric environment and collaboratively work with others on a daily basis.
  • Strong decision making and communication skills.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills.
  • Candidate is required to be a "US Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. (US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee