CareerPlan

Staff/Senior Staff Systems Engineer - Flight Controls

Irvine, CA, USFull-time$125k–$200k2026-04-20 → 2026-11-12
Hybrid · United States

Core

Design and deliver energy control solutions for aerospace electronics, focusing on flight control systems and safety-critical architectures.

Role type

Staff/Senior Staff Systems Engineer (Aerospace Electronics)

Builds

Aerospace electronic systems and flight control solutions

Domain

Aerospace / Aviation / Energy Control

Required skills

Safety-driven system architecture design, Requirements management (application to element level), Formal requirements tools (IBM DOORS, PTC Codebeamer), Safety analysis (SHA, FMEA, FTA), Cross-functional technical leadership, Strategic technology planning, Complex problem solving

Preferred skills

Advisory expertise to senior management, Process improvement, Independent initiative, Mentorship of junior engineers

Technologies

ARP4754, ARP4761, DO-178, DO-254

Responsibilities

Develop robust system architectures for Aerospace Electronics ensuring safety and compliance; Identify and allocate high-level application requirements to controller requirements; Lead cross-functional teams in executing complex engineering projects; Resolve intricate technical challenges and troubleshoot critical system issues; Advise senior management on emerging technologies and best practices; Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers

Seniority

Senior Staff, hands-on IC with strategic advisory and mentorship