Senior Control Engineer Jobs in Florida

Senior Control Engineer jobs in Florida are consistently active, with demand concentrated in aerospace and defense manufacturing, industrial automation, water and wastewater infrastructure, and energy production across the state. Tampa, Jacksonville, and the Space Coast corridor around Melbourne and Cape Canaveral account for the largest share of openings, where employers like Lockheed Martin, Raytheon Technologies, and Siemens have established long-term operations. The most in-demand specialties are PLC and SCADA programming, process control systems integration, and distributed control system architecture. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles25
Top employerNorthrop Grumman
Top cityMelbourne, FL
Cities hiring14
Work type88% On-site
Top industryStaffing

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Everbank
Business Unit Risk and Control Analyst Sr, 1st LOD
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Business Unit Risk and Control Analyst Sr, 1st LOD
Everbank
Jacksonville, Florida
Business Analysis
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$97k - $132k/yr
1,001-5,000

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Swisher
Laboratory Quality Control Senior Manager
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Laboratory Quality Control Senior Manager
Swisher
Jacksonville, Florida
Corporate Training
Learning & Development
Project Management
Master's degree in chemistry
501-1,000

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Kimley-Horn
Senior Substation Protection & Control (P&C) Engineer
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Kimley-Horn
Added 1w ago
Senior Substation Protection & Control (P&C) Engineer
Kimley-Horn
Tampa, Florida
Specialized Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Project & Program Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
Project Management
On-Site
Bachelor's
5,001-10,000

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AEVEX
Sr. Inventory Control Analyst
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AEVEX
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Sr. Inventory Control Analyst
AEVEX
Tampa, Florida
Inventory Control
Logistics & Inventory
Warehouse Operations
Bachelor's degree in business
501-1,000

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ASRC Federal
Production Planning & Control Analyst, Senior
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ASRC Federal
Added 1w ago
Production Planning & Control Analyst, Senior
ASRC Federal
Merritt Island, Florida
Customer Service
Customer Success
Customer Support
Bachelor's degree
5,001-10,000

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Senior Control Engineer Jobs by City in Florida

Where Florida roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Melbourne
4 jobs
Tampa
3 jobs
Orlando
2 jobs
Pensacola
2 jobs
Jacksonville
2 jobs
Saint Petersburg
2 jobs
Largo
1 job
Miami
1 job
Ave Maria
1 job

Senior Control Engineer Job Market in Florida

A snapshot from current Florida openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman4 open roles
Blue Origin
Blue Origin2 open roles
Alexander & Schmidt
Alexander & Schmidt2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Staffing & Recruiting
  • Distribution & Wholesale
  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Florida Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in senior control engineer jobs across Florida.

  • Professional Engineer license issued or recognized in Florida preferred for senior-level roles
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or chemical engineering or a closely related field
  • Seven or more years of hands-on control systems design and implementation experience
  • Proficiency with PLC platforms such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or Schneider Electric
  • Experience with SCADA systems, HMI development, and distributed control system architecture
  • Strong working knowledge of ISA-88, ISA-95, or NFPA 79 electrical standards for industrial systems

Senior Control Engineer Jobs in Florida: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a senior control engineer in Florida?

The standard path is a bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or chemical engineering followed by several years in control systems roles before advancing to senior level. Florida does not mandate a specific control engineering license to work in industry, but many employers and government-adjacent projects prefer or require a Florida-licensed Professional Engineer, administered through the Florida Board of Professional Engineers. Gaining hands-on experience with PLC, SCADA, and DCS platforms is the most direct route to senior eligibility.

Which companies hire senior control engineers in Florida?

Employers hiring senior control engineers in Florida right now include Northrop Grumman, Blue Origin, and Alexander & Schmidt, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Florida's aerospace, defense, and water utilities sectors drive consistent year-round demand, meaning hiring tends to be ongoing rather than seasonal.

Which Florida cities have the most senior control engineer jobs?

Melbourne, Tampa, and Florida lead Florida for senior control engineer openings. Tampa's concentration of industrial manufacturing and utilities infrastructure anchors demand in the west, while the Space Coast around Melbourne and Cape Canaveral generates steady openings through aerospace and defense contractors, and Jacksonville's large naval and logistics base adds government and industrial system roles.

Are there remote senior control engineer jobs in Florida?

Yes, but they're rare. Control engineering is inherently hands-on, requiring on-site commissioning, hardware testing, and plant-floor troubleshooting that cannot be done remotely. About 13% of senior control engineer openings tied to Florida are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those tend to be project management, system design review, or documentation-heavy phases of longer engagements rather than full-time remote positions.

How can I get hired as a senior control engineer in Florida with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry point is an associate or junior controls engineer role at a Florida industrial contractor or systems integrator, where hands-on PLC and SCADA work builds the practical skills employers require. Large Florida employers in aerospace and water utilities, including defense contractors on the Space Coast and municipal utility authorities around Tampa and Orlando, regularly hire entry-level engineers and place them in rotational programs. Earning a Certified Control Systems Technician credential from ISA while building project hours accelerates the path to senior-level candidacy.

Where can I find and apply to senior control engineer jobs in Florida?

You can find and apply to senior control engineer jobs in Florida on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the available roles, find ones that match your background and location preference, and apply directly to the employers posting them.

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