Control Systems Engineer Jobs in Florida
Control Systems Engineer jobs in Florida are consistently in demand, with strong hiring concentrated in aerospace and defense, manufacturing, utilities, and industrial automation across experience levels from entry-level to principal engineer. Orlando, Tampa, and Jacksonville anchor the largest share of openings, with major employers including Lockheed Martin, Siemens, and Raytheon Technologies maintaining significant Florida operations. The most sought-after specialties in the state are PLC and SCADA programming, aerospace guidance systems, and water and wastewater process control. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Top employerSpaceX
Top cityTampa, FL
Cities hiring10
Work type100% On-site
Top credentialMaster's degree
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Command and Control Systems Test Engineer - Mid-Level
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Odyssey Systems Consulting Group
Command and Control Systems Test Engineer - Mid-Level
Niceville, Florida
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Command and Control Systems Test Engineer - Mid-Level
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Odyssey Consulting
Command and Control Systems Test Engineer - Mid-Level
Eglin AFB, Florida
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Ground Control Segment ( GCS ) Senior Staff Systems Engineer
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Northrop Grumman
Ground Control Segment ( GCS ) Senior Staff Systems Engineer
Melbourne, Florida
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Ground Systems Environmental Control Systems Engineer
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Blue Origin
Ground Systems Environmental Control Systems Engineer
Florida
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Specialist, Systems Engineer - Modeling Simulation and Controls - Control Logic Design
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L3Harris
Specialist, Systems Engineer - Modeling Simulation and Controls - Control Logic Design
West Palm Beach, Florida
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Command and Control Systems Test Engineer - Mid-Level
Odyssey Systems Consulting Group·Niceville, Florida
Job functions:
On-Site
Master's degree
1,001-5,000 employees
Job Description
Position Summary:
The tactical integration C2 team designs and executes developmental test events across multiple mission areas. This role is ideal for professionals who thrive in fast‑paced environments and enjoy learning new technology areas. Responsibilities span customized test configurations, system‑of‑systems testing, and lab infrastructure support. The C2 Test Engineer will serve as a member of the Command and Control Element supporting Air Base Air Defense Systems (ABADS) and battle management system testing.
This is a full‑time, onsite position at Eglin AFB, FL with travel up to 30% CONUS/OCONUS.
Responsibilities:
Minimum Required Qualifications
Location: Eglin AFB, FL
Work Environment: Onsite
Job Status: Full-Time
#LI-SB1
Odyssey is proud to live out our core values of commitment, ambition, and respect in our work and communities through OdysseyCares, a philanthropic group focused on giving back through direct donations, an employer match program, and volunteering events.
Please note: Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Odyssey has an exciting opportunity for a Mid‑Level Command and Control (C2) Test Engineer supporting the 46 Test Squadron at Eglin AFB, FL under the TMAS III contract.
The tactical integration C2 team designs and executes developmental test events across multiple mission areas. This role is ideal for professionals who thrive in fast‑paced environments and enjoy learning new technology areas. Responsibilities span customized test configurations, system‑of‑systems testing, and lab infrastructure support. The C2 Test Engineer will serve as a member of the Command and Control Element supporting Air Base Air Defense Systems (ABADS) and battle management system testing.
This is a full‑time, onsite position at Eglin AFB, FL with travel up to 30% CONUS/OCONUS.
Duties include, but not limited to:
- Perform as a member of the 46 TS C2 Test Team.
- Interface directly with System Program Offices, other services, Joint Battle Labs, product development contractors, and Field Service Representatives.
- Plan, execute, and report on Command and Control systems/equipment/protocols that employ Air Base Air Defense Systems.
- Conduct test and evaluation activities for battle management systems.
- Apply radar fundamentals including sensors, apertures, receivers, signal processors, transceivers, and data formats.
- Demonstrate familiarity with radar operations and electronic countermeasures.
- Work with various radio networks and tactical data links.
- Support testing involving network, compute, and routing/switch devices (Cisco, Juniper, etc.).
- Engage in technical engineering roles, review customer requirements, and participate in test planning.
- Develop and manage test plans, test procedures, and schedules; execute tests within customer constraints and produce timely test reports.
- Perform as a team member in planning and execution of “system‑of‑systems” testing.
- Author technical documents and conduct briefings and formal presentations.
- Travel to test locations as required to conduct tests, collect data, and perform data reduction.
Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
Minimum Required Qualifications
Clearance: Active Secret clearance; must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field and 3–10 years of relevant experience (additional experience may substitute for education).
- Familiarity with DoD Joint Fires Coordination systems and Command and Control/Battle Management systems.
- Basic networking knowledge.
- Ability to present technical details and communicate effectively.
- Ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision.
- Ability to travel up to 30%.
Preferred Qualifications
Clearance: TS
Education: Masters Degree
Certifications: Security+, CompTIA, or similar certifications (preferred).
- Experience with IP, LOS, and BLOS tactical data links
- Experience with GPS systems
- Familiarity with ABADS‑MD and TOC Family of Systems CONOPS
- Familiarity with C‑sUAS tactics
- Knowledge of radar sensors and formats
- Familiarity with ALPS or MELPS surveillance systems
- Proficiency with Microsoft and Linux OS
- Familiarity with HAIPE encryption devices (KG‑175F/N)
- Understanding of DT&E processes and Air Force C2 test methodologies (AFI 99‑103)
- Knowledge of data analysis and system application software development concepts
Technical Skills
- Experience with DoD Joint Fires Coordination systems and concepts
- Experience with Command and Control/Battle Management systems
- Basic understanding of networking principles
- Ability to develop and execute C2 system test plans, procedures, and reports
- Strong understanding of radar fundamentals, sensors, apertures, receivers, signal processors, and data formats
- Familiarity with radar operations and electronic countermeasures
- Experience with various radio networks and tactical datalinks
- Experience with network and routing/switch devices (Cisco, Juniper, etc.)
- Proficiency with Microsoft and Linux operating systems (preferred)
- Familiarity with IP, LOS, BLOS tactical data links (preferred)
- Experience with GPS systems (preferred)
- Knowledge of ABADS‑MD and TOC Family of Systems CONOPS (preferred)
- Familiarity with counter‑small UAS (C‑sUAS) tactics (preferred)
- Knowledge of DoD radar sensor formats (preferred)
- Familiarity with Army Long Range Persistent Surveillance (ALPS) or Marine Expeditionary Long‑Range Persistent Surveillance (MELPS) (preferred)
- Understanding of DT&E processes, Air Force C2 test methodologies, and AFI 99‑103 (preferred)
- Knowledge of data analysis and system application software development concepts (preferred)
- Familiarity with HAIPE encryption devices including KG‑175F/N (preferred)
Interpersonal Skills
- Ability to communicate and present technical details clearly (written and verbal)
- Strong work ethic and ability to perform within an integrated team
- Comfortable working with minimal supervision
- Ability to engage professionally with program offices, contractors, Joint Battle Labs, and other stakeholders
- Ability to brief and present technical information to diverse audiences
Additional Information
Location: Eglin AFB, FL
Work Environment: Onsite
Job Status: Full-Time
Travel: Up to 30% CONUS/OCONUS
#LI-SB1
#TMAS3
#CTG
Company Overview:
Odyssey is a world-class technical, engineering, and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem with airborne integration, ISR, C2, and warfighter readiness capabilities. Odyssey meets the military’s operational needs by integrating layered defense systems from equipment, technology, and services to data, information, and business operations. We streamline defense acquisition and sustainment, engineering the technical battlefield with domain-specific proficiency to ensure lethality. Odyssey is dedicated to excellent contract execution, peak organizational performance, and fostering a workplace built on employee care.
Odyssey is proud to live out our core values of commitment, ambition, and respect in our work and communities through OdysseyCares, a philanthropic group focused on giving back through direct donations, an employer match program, and volunteering events.
Please note: Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Odyssey Systems Consulting Group
Command and Control Systems Test Engineer - Mid-Level
Niceville, Florida
Added 1d ago1,001-5,000 employees
Job functions:
On-Site
Master's degree
Job Description
Position Summary:
The tactical integration C2 team designs and executes developmental test events across multiple mission areas. This role is ideal for professionals who thrive in fast‑paced environments and enjoy learning new technology areas. Responsibilities span customized test configurations, system‑of‑systems testing, and lab infrastructure support. The C2 Test Engineer will serve as a member of the Command and Control Element supporting Air Base Air Defense Systems (ABADS) and battle management system testing.
This is a full‑time, onsite position at Eglin AFB, FL with travel up to 30% CONUS/OCONUS.
Responsibilities:
Minimum Required Qualifications
Location: Eglin AFB, FL
Work Environment: Onsite
Job Status: Full-Time
#LI-SB1
Odyssey is proud to live out our core values of commitment, ambition, and respect in our work and communities through OdysseyCares, a philanthropic group focused on giving back through direct donations, an employer match program, and volunteering events.
Please note: Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Odyssey has an exciting opportunity for a Mid‑Level Command and Control (C2) Test Engineer supporting the 46 Test Squadron at Eglin AFB, FL under the TMAS III contract.
The tactical integration C2 team designs and executes developmental test events across multiple mission areas. This role is ideal for professionals who thrive in fast‑paced environments and enjoy learning new technology areas. Responsibilities span customized test configurations, system‑of‑systems testing, and lab infrastructure support. The C2 Test Engineer will serve as a member of the Command and Control Element supporting Air Base Air Defense Systems (ABADS) and battle management system testing.
This is a full‑time, onsite position at Eglin AFB, FL with travel up to 30% CONUS/OCONUS.
Duties include, but not limited to:
- Perform as a member of the 46 TS C2 Test Team.
- Interface directly with System Program Offices, other services, Joint Battle Labs, product development contractors, and Field Service Representatives.
- Plan, execute, and report on Command and Control systems/equipment/protocols that employ Air Base Air Defense Systems.
- Conduct test and evaluation activities for battle management systems.
- Apply radar fundamentals including sensors, apertures, receivers, signal processors, transceivers, and data formats.
- Demonstrate familiarity with radar operations and electronic countermeasures.
- Work with various radio networks and tactical data links.
- Support testing involving network, compute, and routing/switch devices (Cisco, Juniper, etc.).
- Engage in technical engineering roles, review customer requirements, and participate in test planning.
- Develop and manage test plans, test procedures, and schedules; execute tests within customer constraints and produce timely test reports.
- Perform as a team member in planning and execution of “system‑of‑systems” testing.
- Author technical documents and conduct briefings and formal presentations.
- Travel to test locations as required to conduct tests, collect data, and perform data reduction.
Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
Minimum Required Qualifications
Clearance: Active Secret clearance; must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field and 3–10 years of relevant experience (additional experience may substitute for education).
- Familiarity with DoD Joint Fires Coordination systems and Command and Control/Battle Management systems.
- Basic networking knowledge.
- Ability to present technical details and communicate effectively.
- Ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision.
- Ability to travel up to 30%.
Preferred Qualifications
Clearance: TS
Education: Masters Degree
Certifications: Security+, CompTIA, or similar certifications (preferred).
- Experience with IP, LOS, and BLOS tactical data links
- Experience with GPS systems
- Familiarity with ABADS‑MD and TOC Family of Systems CONOPS
- Familiarity with C‑sUAS tactics
- Knowledge of radar sensors and formats
- Familiarity with ALPS or MELPS surveillance systems
- Proficiency with Microsoft and Linux OS
- Familiarity with HAIPE encryption devices (KG‑175F/N)
- Understanding of DT&E processes and Air Force C2 test methodologies (AFI 99‑103)
- Knowledge of data analysis and system application software development concepts
Technical Skills
- Experience with DoD Joint Fires Coordination systems and concepts
- Experience with Command and Control/Battle Management systems
- Basic understanding of networking principles
- Ability to develop and execute C2 system test plans, procedures, and reports
- Strong understanding of radar fundamentals, sensors, apertures, receivers, signal processors, and data formats
- Familiarity with radar operations and electronic countermeasures
- Experience with various radio networks and tactical datalinks
- Experience with network and routing/switch devices (Cisco, Juniper, etc.)
- Proficiency with Microsoft and Linux operating systems (preferred)
- Familiarity with IP, LOS, BLOS tactical data links (preferred)
- Experience with GPS systems (preferred)
- Knowledge of ABADS‑MD and TOC Family of Systems CONOPS (preferred)
- Familiarity with counter‑small UAS (C‑sUAS) tactics (preferred)
- Knowledge of DoD radar sensor formats (preferred)
- Familiarity with Army Long Range Persistent Surveillance (ALPS) or Marine Expeditionary Long‑Range Persistent Surveillance (MELPS) (preferred)
- Understanding of DT&E processes, Air Force C2 test methodologies, and AFI 99‑103 (preferred)
- Knowledge of data analysis and system application software development concepts (preferred)
- Familiarity with HAIPE encryption devices including KG‑175F/N (preferred)
Interpersonal Skills
- Ability to communicate and present technical details clearly (written and verbal)
- Strong work ethic and ability to perform within an integrated team
- Comfortable working with minimal supervision
- Ability to engage professionally with program offices, contractors, Joint Battle Labs, and other stakeholders
- Ability to brief and present technical information to diverse audiences
Additional Information
Location: Eglin AFB, FL
Work Environment: Onsite
Job Status: Full-Time
Travel: Up to 30% CONUS/OCONUS
#LI-SB1
#TMAS3
#CTG
Company Overview:
Odyssey is a world-class technical, engineering, and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem with airborne integration, ISR, C2, and warfighter readiness capabilities. Odyssey meets the military’s operational needs by integrating layered defense systems from equipment, technology, and services to data, information, and business operations. We streamline defense acquisition and sustainment, engineering the technical battlefield with domain-specific proficiency to ensure lethality. Odyssey is dedicated to excellent contract execution, peak organizational performance, and fostering a workplace built on employee care.
Odyssey is proud to live out our core values of commitment, ambition, and respect in our work and communities through OdysseyCares, a philanthropic group focused on giving back through direct donations, an employer match program, and volunteering events.
Please note: Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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A snapshot from current Florida openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
What Florida Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in control systems engineer jobs across Florida.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or controls engineering required
- Proficiency with PLC platforms such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or Schneider Electric
- Experience designing or maintaining SCADA systems in industrial or utility environments
- Familiarity with aerospace or defense systems integration a strong plus in Florida markets
- Professional Engineer license or EIT status preferred for senior roles in Florida
- Experience reading and producing electrical schematics, P&IDs, and instrument loop drawings
Control Systems Engineer Jobs in Florida: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a control systems engineer in Florida?
Most control systems engineers in Florida start with a bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or systems engineering. Florida does not require a specific state license to work as a controls engineer in most private-sector roles, but earning a Professional Engineer license through the Florida Board of Professional Engineers strengthens your candidacy for senior positions, government projects, and roles requiring stamped drawings. Many employers also expect hands-on PLC or SCADA experience alongside your degree.
How much do control systems engineers make in Florida?
Control systems engineers in Florida earn a median of about $105,410 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $59,490 for the lowest 10% to over $167,950 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire control systems engineers in Florida?
Employers hiring control systems engineers in Florida right now include SpaceX, Northrop Grumman, and SMX, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Florida's aerospace corridor around Orlando and the Space Coast, along with its large utilities and manufacturing base, keeps demand broad and relatively stable across both defense contractors and industrial firms.
Which Florida cities have the most control systems engineer jobs?
Tampa, Melbourne, and Cape Canaveral have the most control systems engineer openings in Florida. Orlando and the surrounding Space Coast draw the bulk of aerospace and defense hiring, while Tampa's concentration of manufacturing, water utilities, and industrial operations drives steady demand there, and Jacksonville supports openings tied to logistics, defense support, and process industries along the First Coast.
Are there remote control systems engineer jobs in Florida?
Yes, but they're rare. Control systems engineering is heavily hands-on, with most roles requiring on-site work to program, commission, and troubleshoot equipment. About 0% of control systems engineer openings tied to Florida are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those postings tend to be for the design and documentation phases of projects rather than active commissioning or field support roles.
How can I get hired as a control systems engineer in Florida with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an associate or junior controls engineer role at a Florida manufacturing facility or utilities company, where on-the-job PLC programming training is common. Large Florida employers in water management, such as those operating under regional water authorities, and aerospace suppliers along the Space Coast regularly bring on engineers with internship experience or a senior capstone project in automation. Earning a certification on a widely used PLC platform and building a portfolio of documented projects gives candidates a clear edge over applicants with only coursework.
Where can I find and apply to control systems engineer jobs in Florida?
You can find and apply to control systems engineer jobs in Florida on Migrate Mate, which lists current Florida openings updated regularly. Find the roles that match your experience and target industry, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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