ZipRecruiter

Log In

1

Senior Flight Control System Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

BCforward

Sr Systems Engineer

Phoenix, AZ

$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 ...

Rolls-Royce

Senior Control System Engineer

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$159K - $165K/yr

Senior Control System Engineer Working Pattern: Full-time Working location: Indianapolis, IN (Hybrid Work Schedule) Rolls-Royce is looking for a Senior Control System Engineer to join our growing ...

next page

Showing results 1-20

People also search for

All JobsSenior Flight Control System Engineer Jobs

Senior Flight Control System Engineer information

See salary details

$98K

$173K

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

As of Jun 11, 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.

More about Senior Flight Control System Engineer jobs
What cities are hiring for Senior Flight Control System Engineer jobs? Cities with the most Senior Flight Control System Engineer job openings:
What are the most commonly searched types of Flight Control System Engineer jobs? The most popular types of Flight Control System Engineer jobs are:
What states have the most Senior Flight Control System Engineer jobs? States with the most job openings for Senior Flight Control System Engineer jobs include:
What job categories do people searching Senior Flight Control System Engineer jobs look for? The top searched job categories for Senior Flight Control System Engineer jobs are:
Senior Flight Control System Engineer jobs near you
Infographic showing various Senior Flight Control System Engineer job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, and 14% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $166,219 per year, or $79.9 per hour.
Flight Controls and Autonomy Engineer Staff

Flight Controls and Autonomy Engineer Staff

Lockheed Martin Corporation

Stratford, CT

Other

Posted 2 days ago

Lockheed Martin rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 380 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

35th of 60 rated aerospace companies

Job description


WHAT WE'RE DOING
Define the future of aviation. Stand at the forefront of technology and innovation. Transform your ideas and dreams into reality. Join Lockheed Martin's Flight Controls and Autonomy team and be part of the greatest transformation in aviation history; fully autonomous flight.
THE WORK
The Flight Controls and Autonomy team is currently seeking highly motivated technology pioneers with a desire to steer and lead the Autonomy industry. Successful candidates must be willing and able to work on highly complex challenging problems, leading to world-changing technological breakthroughs.
Team's technical areas of emphasis include Fly-By-Wire Flight Control Systems, Guidance/Navigation & Control (GNC), Flight Test, Autonomy, Aviation Robotics, Perception, AI and Motion Planning.
This is a technical position associated with the development of Fly-By-Wire Flight Control Systems with an emphasis on Flight Control System Architecture, Autonomy, Flight Control Software, Guidance/Navigation and Control (GNC) and System Test.
In this role, the Flight Control and Autonomy engineer will work in all areas of the system development cycle including detail design, integration and test. The engineer will also be responsible for working in the development of Flight Control System Simulators/Labs, aircraft schematics, flight testing and civil certification efforts.
Please Note: US citizenship required as most programs and projects assigned are ITAR restricted.
WHY JOIN US
With our employees as our top priority, we provide career opportunities designed to propel development and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.
At Lockheed Martin, we place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering innovation, integrity, and exemplifying the epitome of corporate responsibility.

What Lockheed Martin employees say

Pay

Benefits

Hours and flexibility

Workplace

Get the full story on Breakroom

Lockheed Martin logo

About Lockheed Martin

Sourced by ZipRecruiter

As a global security and aerospace company, the majority of Lockheed Martin's business is with the U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. federal government agencies.The remaining portion of Lockheed Martin's business is comprised of international government and commercial sales of products, services and platforms.

Industry

Manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Bethesda, MD, US

Year founded

1912

View All Lockheed Martin Jobs

Apply