20 flight controller jobs at 14 companies in Washington, DC
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Spacecraft Flight Controller
Laurel, Maryland, United States
$85k-$195k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory: Conducts research and engineering for national security and space.
2+ YOEBS in a technical field or equivalent experience; 2+ years spacecraft or ground system operations/testing; understanding of spacecraft subsystems and command-and-control; mission planning/command-sequence experience or ability to learn; willing to work shifts/weekends and in secure environments; ability to obtain Secret clearance (U.S. citizenship ...
Technology Service Corporation: Develops advanced sensor systems and engineering solutions for defense.
2+ YOEBS in engineering plus 2+ years fixed-wing UAS flight controls/GNC experience, US citizenship, ability to obtain DoD security clearance, software development for flight controls, HIL/SIL test and data analysis experience.
Chantilly Air: Provides aircraft charter, maintenance, management, and ground support services.
Providing administrative support for flight operations: records and regulatory document control, crew training administration, scheduling support, strong Microsoft Office skills, experience with Portside Horizon/FOS a plus; background checks required.
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Portside Horizon, FOS, Pilot Records Database (PRD)
Los Angeles or Washington or San Francisco or London
$160k-$240k/yrOnsiteFull Time
CHAOS Industries: Develops advanced radar and sensing systems for modern defense.
10+ YOEBachelor's in CS/CE/Aerospace, 10+ years OOP software development, guidance algorithm and flight-dynamics experience, embedded real-time development (STM32, Jetson, AMD/Xilinx, Microblaze), hardware integration, Agile/CI practices, U.S. Person required.
3+ YOEBachelor's in CS/CE,3+ years high-reliability and embedded software development with Rust or C/C++,1+ year async Rust,ARM/SoC experience,processor optimization,version control and CI/CD experience.
Rust, C, C++, asynchronous Rust, Python, Yocto, Linux
Andrews AFB or Charleston AFB or Dover AFB or Dyess AFB or Fairchild AFB or Little Rock AFB or MacDill AFB or March ARB or McChord AFB or McConnell AFB
OnsiteFull Time
B3H: Provides professional services and technical support for defense agencies.
2+ YOE2+ years device support, EFB/MDM experience; high school diploma; associate degree preferred; ability to troubleshoot in controlled ops environment.
Mobile Device Management, EFB, OS updates, Audit logs
Electra: Developing hybrid-electric aircraft for sustainable regional air mobility.
10+ YOEBachelor's degree plus 10+ years relevant experience or equivalent; deep systems engineering expertise; aircraft certification experience; familiarity with ARP4754A; cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management.
U.S. Navy: Conducts maritime defense and provides aircraft maintenance services.
1+ YOERequires professional engineering degree or equivalent, 1+ year specialized flight-dynamics experience with rotorcraft, knowledge of stability/control, flying qualities, aerodynamics, modeling & simulation, flight test, and applicable airworthiness criteria.
Ventus Executive Solutions: Provides engineering and program management for naval defense systems.
12+ YOEBachelor's degree in engineering, 12+ years professional experience, 5+ years in GNC or flight control, active Secret required (TS/SCI preferred), experience leading technical teams, supporting tests and reviews, strong communication.
DARPA TTO Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Architecture Development Lead
Arlington, Virginia, United States
$150k-$200k/yrHybridFull Time
AmentumNYSE: AMTM: Provides engineering, technology, and mission support to government agencies.
12+ YOEBachelor's degree in engineering, 12+ years' professional experience, active US Secret security clearance, 5+ years developing GNC/flight control systems, demonstrated technical leadership and strong communication skills.
Varda Space Industries: Develops in-orbit manufacturing platforms and reentry capsules for pharmaceuticals.
3+ YOE3+ years developing passive and active thermal control systems; proficiency with Thermal Desktop, SINDA/FLUINT, and MATLAB; experience anchoring models to test/flight data and planning TVac testing.
CSSI: A consulting firm that provides solutions for complex safety-critical transportation and defense systems.
3+ YOEBachelor's degree and 3+ years aviation/flight operations experience; pilot (commercial/ATP) or certified air traffic controller experience; Public Trust approval; experience with FAA collaboration and technical studies.
VTG: Provides engineering and digital modernization solutions for national security.
4+ YOEActive TS/SCI with polygraph; Bachelors (9+ yrs), Masters (7+ yrs), or PhD/JD (4+ yrs) in aerospace/astronautical/mechanical engineering; experience with spacecraft ACS hardware/software, DoD/IC acquisition, control theory, sensors/actuators, satellite bus design and launch/flight ops.
Blue Origin: Develops reusable rockets and systems for human spaceflight.
3+ YOEB.S. in engineering or equivalent; 3+ years in systems engineering/spaceflight operations/flight dynamics/satellite mission planning; experience with orbital mechanics, satellite tasking, and command-and-control/mission planning systems; Python; strong communication and teamwork.
Python, Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS)
Spacecraft and Ground Systems Integrations Engineer
Colorado Springs or Chantilly
$100k-$111k/yrOnsiteFull Time
KBRNYSE: KBR: Provides engineering, technology, and professional services for global markets.
3+ YOERequires active TS/SCI with adjudicated polygraph, Bachelor's STEM degree +3 years experience, spacecraft flight operations and ground systems knowledge, systems engineering and VV&T experience, ability to obtain/maintain ground systems controller certification and work shifts/on-call.