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Flight Control System Engineer (Partial Remote)

Saratech


Job Location:

Fort Worth, TX - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 85 - 90
Posted: 29 September 2026 (12 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About the Opportunity:

Saratech is seeking a dynamic senior designer to contribute to the design development and integration of the Flight Control Systems. You will join a team developing the worlds most efficient aircraft and balance creativity with experience while working within an effective team atmosphere.

Salary Range:

$85 - $90 per hour

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Secondary Flight Control System Technical Ownership
    • Design develop and detail the Secondary Flight Control System in compliance with technical performance and regulatory requirements.
    • Perform trade studies to optimize architecture function weight cost and manufacturability.
  • Vendor & Program Coordination
    • Lead technical coordination with suppliers for the development of the Secondary Flight Control System through certification and delivery.
    • Serve as the primary technical point of contact for Secondary Flight Control System vendors ensuring alignment with program requirements schedules and certification objectives.
    • Coordinate with cross-functional teams (structures electrical avionics certification manufacturing and supply chain) to define and validate all mechanical and electrical interfaces.
  • Interface Definition & Integration
    • Develop and maintain Zonal Reference Models (ZRM) Interface Control Models (ICM) and Interface Control Drawings (ICD) to clearly define interfaces with adjacent structures and systems.
  • 3D CAD & Digital Definition
    • Create and manage experimental and production-level digital product definitions including parts assemblies and installations fully defining dimensions materials processes and tolerances.
    • Develop detailed system layouts and airframe integration studies using CATIA 3DEXPERIENCE (3DX).
  • Certification & Compliance Support
    • Lead the creation review and update of certification safety and quality documentation including FTA PSSA SFHA ACP and related compliance artifacts for the Secondary Flight Control System.
    • Ensure Secondary Flight Control System meets applicable Part 23 and ATA 27 regulatory and safety requirements.
  • Leadership & Mentorship
    • Provide technical oversight and mentorship to junior engineers and designers.
    • Promote best practices in interface control certification awareness and supplier coordination.
  • Other duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities:

  • S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or equivalent
  • 7 years of experience in the development of Flight Control Systems and equipment common in modern Part 23 / Part 25 business aircraft specifically Secondary Flight Control Systems including Flaps Spoilers HSTA and Trim.
  • 5 years of experience in the design and development of electro-mechanically actuated systems.
  • Strong knowledge of FAR Part 23 certification requirements and processes pertinent to Flight Control Systems.
  • Strong understanding and experience with RTCA D-160G DO-254 and SAE ARP4754A.
  • Experience with ASME Y14.100 Drawings and Y14.5 GD&T.
  • Experience with model and drawing checking engineering part and model release and engineering change process.
  • Strong knowledge of industry standards and hands-on experience.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Interpersonal Skills:

  • Active Listening: Practice active listening to gain insight and develop a deep understanding of all project stakeholders.
  • Critical Thinking: Make timely informed and value-driven decisions that support project success.
  • Organization: Maintain strong organization across agendas schedules frameworks and methodologies while clearly communicating tasks progress updates and blockers.
  • Problem Solving: Evaluate challenges from multiple perspectives and develop effective well-reasoned solutions.
  • Self-Motivation: Demonstrate a high level of ownership commitment and drive from project initiation through completion.
  • Teamwork and Team Building: Foster a collaborative environment where diverse personalities and skill sets work effectively toward shared goals and accountability.
  • Business Communication: Communicate clearly and effectively using appropriate language tone and storytelling across emails chats reports presentations and other channels

Other Requirements:

  • Complies with all organizational policies and procedures
  • Maintains strict confidentiality of all customer and/or employee information to assure customer and/or employee rights are protected
  • Adheres to policies regarding notification of absence and PTO requests
  • Attends all mandatory management and staff meetings
  • Represents the organization in a respectful and professional manner
  • Attend and comply with annual health safety training and education requirements
  • Adheres to dress code appearance is neat and clean
  • Subject to background check

Additional Information:

  • Physical demands:
    • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
    • The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
    • Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets office machinery etc.
    • Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery such as a calculator copy machine and computer printer.
    • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Follow detailed complex directions reason and problem solve.
  • The person will frequently communicate and converse with other staff. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
  • Company participates in E-Verify.
  • Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin age disability or any other protected status with respect to recruitment hiring promotion and other terms and conditions of employment.
  • Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time;
  • This description reflects managements assignment of essential functions it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned
  • This job description is subject to change at any time.

Benefits:

Retirement Plan: All employees can enroll in the companys 401k with company matching.

Paid Sick time: All full-time and part-time employees will receive 40 sick hours per year or minimum sick time required by the state.

NOTE TO STAFFING AGENCIES AND RECRUITERS: Saratech does not accept unsolicited resumes from any external agency for the placement of any position. Unsolicited resumes submitted by agencies and received by Saratech will be considered the property of Saratech and may be contacted and engaged with directly by Saratech. Saratech will not pay a placement fee or any other fees to any third-party agency firm or recruiter who is not specifically retained with a signed fee agreement by Saratech Human Resources to conduct a candidate search. Please do not forward unsolicited resumes to our website or to any Saratech employee. Saratech will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY NOTICE: Paydarfar Industries Inc. dba Saratech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression national origin disability protected veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable federal state or local law.



Required Experience:

IC