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Sr Systems Engineer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$103K - $142K/yr

Position: Sr Systems Engineer Duration: 11/21/2016 to 05/20/2017 Location: Phoenix, AZ The desired ... Minimum of 6 years of experience related to flight control system development or verification Must ...

Flux

Control System Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

$96.15 - $120.19/hr

Control Systems Engineer (SCADA / BMS / EPMS - Data Center Design) This is a full-time, full-time (40 hours/week), on-site or remote contract role located in New York, NY Summary This is a senior ...

JetZero

Senior Flight Test Engineer

Long Beach, CA

JetZero is seeking a Senior Flight Test Engineer to lead the planning, execution, and analysis of ... Coordinate across engineering disciplines to ensure system readiness and configuration control

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

As of Jul 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 June 2026, with employment types broken down into 67% Full Time, and 33% Contract. Highlights an 67% In-person, and 33% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $166,219 per year, or $79.9 per hour.
Aerospace Engineer, Sr with Security Clearance

Aerospace Engineer, Sr with Security Clearance

American Systems Corporation

Patuxent River, MD • On-site

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Posted 21 days ago

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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. 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; 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 #recruitingsurge Qualifications * 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. EEO Statement EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status

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