Senior Level Senior Control Engineer Jobs
Senior level senior control engineer jobs put experienced engineers in charge of complex automation systems, technical direction, and the cross-functional projects or teams that deliver results. Openings are concentrated across Consulting & Professional Services, Manufacturing, and Technology & Software, with a mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote roles available and employers like HDR, Veeco, and Garver hiring at this level now.
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- Perform the integration of the FBW & Secondary Flight Controls system on the aircraft.
- Support the development of concepts, design approach and philosophy with the Flight Control system supplier.
- Perform/Review analysis to evaluate concepts feasibility.
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Develop, validate and verify technical requirements of the Flight Control System.
- Review/Prepare technical requirements
- Review/Prepare test procedures
- Execute test rig and/or aircraft testing
- Review/Prepare test reports in support of certification activities
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Resolve problems arising from in-service aircraft.
- Troubleshooting, root cause determination, corrective action definition and execution
- Ensure compliance to the ARP4754 development process.
- Support trade off studies and life cycle cost analysis for future programs.
- Ensure the design process and the resulting equipment implementation is in line with Bombardier's requirements and standards.
Occasional trips to the Suppliers facilities and Regulatory Authorities, as well as on-site support to the Final Assembly Line (Toronto & Montreal), Completion Centers (Montreal), Flight Test Center (Wichita).
- You hold a bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering and have a minimum of 7 years’ experience in aerospace related field.
- You have been directly involved in the definition and certification of at least one FBW and/or Secondary Flight Control system.
- You possess a good understanding of all facets of system definition, integration, and certification and have a knowledge of aircraft systems and interfaces (e.g., electrical, hydraulic, avionics, auto-flight).
- You have knowledge of Part 25 certification process.
- You have experience in modeling and dynamic simulation of flight controls electrical and hydraulic actuators is an asset.
- You have a working knowledge of MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow simulation environment.
- You have some familiarity with other simulation environments such as ADAMS, or design tools such as CATIA would be an asset.
- You have good knowledge of MS Office and Requirements Management tools is an asset.
- You are fluent in both English and French.
- You have the ability to work with limited supervision, be organized, a team player, and a self-motivated person, be Customer focused, and be able to work under pressure.
- You must also show initiative, innovation, a strong sense of responsibility and integrity, adaptability, have good interpersonal communication skills, have a good engineering judgement, and drive for results.
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Senior Level Senior Control Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level senior control engineer job?
Employers at this level want engineers who have owned full automation project lifecycles, not just contributed to them. Demonstrating hands-on experience with PLC and DCS platforms, designing safety-rated control architectures, and leading commissioning efforts sets strong candidates apart. Showing that you have mentored junior engineers or driven cross-discipline coordination signals the readiness these roles require.
Which companies hire senior level senior control engineers?
Companies hiring senior level senior control engineers right now include HDR, Veeco, and Garver, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from large industrial manufacturers, engineering and automation consultancies, and energy sector operators running complex process or discrete manufacturing environments.
Are there remote senior level senior control engineer jobs?
Yes, though most roles involve at least some site presence given the hands-on nature of control systems work. About 25% of senior level senior control engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with fully remote positions typically focused on design, architecture review, or project oversight rather than commissioning or field integration.
What makes a senior control engineer role senior level?
Senior level roles are defined by ownership and scope rather than task execution. Engineers at this stage lead the design and implementation of control systems from requirements through commissioning, make independent technical decisions on architecture and safety, and are expected to mentor mid-level and junior engineers. They often serve as the technical authority on large projects and interface directly with project managers, clients, or operations leadership.
Which industries hire the most senior level senior control engineers?
Senior level senior control engineer roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Manufacturing, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate large-scale automated facilities where control system reliability, regulatory compliance, and continuous process improvement depend on experienced engineering leadership.