# Senior Flight Control Engineer

> Executive Recruiting Group · Boulder, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-01-05

**Salary:** USD 150,000–175,000

**Workplace:** on_site

## 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._

## Apply

[Apply at Executive Recruiting Group](https://apply.workable.com/erg-recruiting/j/6C2EB0E003/apply)

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