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Controls Engineering Jobs[439 OPEN]
All open controls & flight software roles in space and autonomy, pulled directly from each employer. Synced
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$161K
§ 01OPEN ROLES
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§ 02TOP COMPANIES HIRING IN CONTROLS & FLIGHT SOFTWARE
SpaceX
DEFENSE-AND-SPACE-MANUFACTURING · HAWTHORNE, USA
FOUNDED 2002STAGE TENDER OFFER
147OPEN
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Blue Origin
DEFENSE-AND-SPACE
FOUNDED 2011
87OPEN
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Rocket Lab
AVIATION-AND-AEROSPACE · LONG BEACH, USA
FOUNDED 2006STAGE IPO
43OPEN
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Vast
LONG BEACH, USA
FOUNDED 2021STAGE SERIES A
32OPEN
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K2 Space
LOS ANGELES, USA
FOUNDED 2022STAGE SERIES B
29OPEN
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Muon Space
MOUNTAIN VIEW, USA
FOUNDED 2021STAGE SERIES B
16OPEN
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Sierra Space
LOUISVILLE, USA
FOUNDED 2021STAGE SERIES B
16OPEN
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Voyager Technologies
DENVER, USA
FOUNDED 2019STAGE IPO
14OPEN
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§ 03FREQUENTLY ASKED
Q.01
What does a controls engineer work on in space?
Controls engineers design feedback systems that govern robot motion, stability, and performance. This includes PID controllers, model predictive control (MPC), state estimators (Kalman filters), and trajectory optimization.
Q.02
What educational background is typical for controls roles?
A degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or aerospace engineering with a focus on dynamics and control theory is typical. Many senior roles prefer a Master's or PhD with thesis work in control systems.
Q.03
What industries hire controls engineers?
Controls engineers are sought after in space, autonomous vehicles, aerospace, manufacturing automation, energy systems, and consumer electronics. The skills are highly transferable across domains.
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