Senior Flight Control Engineer
Executive Recruiting Group
Apply to this job Boulder, Colorado, US on site Until 8/22/2026 First posted March 18, 2026 Last posted March 18, 2026
Job description
We are seeking a Senior Flight Control Engineer in our Boulder, Colorado facility.
Key Accountabilities
- Own Flight Control Laws development activities from requirements flown down, implementation up to integration and testing
- Contribute to control architectures from high level needs and characteristics
- Contribute to linear design – trimming and linearizing flight dynamics models, control laws synthesis and linear analyses
- Contribute to nonlinear design and verification, and clearance testing
- Actively work on improving processes, methods, and tools for flight control
Requirements
- BS / MS in Aeronautical Engineering or related fields
- 10+ years of professional experience in Flight Control Law development in fly-by-wire programs
- Expert-level knowledge of fixed-wing handling qualities.
- Industry experience with and understanding of aircraft electronic flight control systems.
- Background in aerodynamics and flight dynamics (understand the physics you want to control).
- Version Control and Requirements Management: experience with version control systems like Git and requirements management tools such as DOORS or Jama. Ability to maintain traceability and manage complex datasets is crucial.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to interface with senior leaders, partners, and suppliers with clarity and confidence.
- Attention to Detail: a meticulous approach to ensure the accuracy and completeness of engineering artifacts.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
About this role
Summary
Develops and tests flight control laws for aircraft, leading control architecture and system integration.
Job title
Senior Flight Control Engineer
Experience level
10+ years
Industry
aerospace
Location requirements
Boulder, Colorado, United States; no remote work allowed
Salary
Not specified
Management role
No
Skills & keywords
Required skills
aeronautical engineeringflight control law developmentfixed-wing handling qualitiesaircraft electronic flight control systemsaerodynamicsflight dynamicsversion controlrequirements managementgitDOORSJamacommunicationattention to detail
Preferred skills
None specified
Specializations
flight controlaerodynamicsflight dynamicscontrol lawsfly-by-wire
Locations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Boulder, CO, USA
On-site City
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