1,911 Flight Control Engineer Jobs

“Government Contractor”

Pros:  “Cool projects, diverse environment, some ability for upward motion, long term contracts in the defense sector that can make for secure employment”

Cons:  “Unless you are in project management or senior management no one looks at you for advice. There are ways to process the jobs, quickly, more efficiently and with…” – Full Review

“Job satisfaction varies widely depending on department and project”

Pros:  “There is a good variety of work and the work/life balance is OK on most projects. There is about a 50/50 split on defense/commercial work which helps the overall stability of…”

Cons:  “The first and second level of engineering managers tend to be people who weren't ever good with the technical aspects of their job and so they moved into…” – Full Review

“Prepare to be challenged to perform.”

Pros:  “Located in nice rural area. Great place to raise kids, no traffic. Affordable real estate. The work is interesting and challenging.”

Cons:  “No one is required to work over time, but if you don't put in at least 44 hours on a regular basis, then you aren't challenging yourself. You'll be challenged to…” – Full Review

“You can do better - you can do worse”

Pros:  “Not too many engineers are stressed out over amount of work and few complain about the work/life balance. Compensation is average at best and the medical plans are not great…”

Cons:  “You are at the mercy of the contract and the defense industry life cycle. Bush was $$$ in and Obama is $$$ out. Cutting edge in defense is old proven technology…” – Full Review

“System Engineer”

Pros:  “Very comprehensive with family situation. Good management, flexible schedule possible, very stimulating business, good product. Historically very stable job situation.”

Cons:  “Very remote location, in mirabel, make it difficult to find a good compromise for finding a nice location to live at.” – Full Review

“GD is a relatively stable, innovative, competitive business managed by highly skilled and knowledgeable executives.”

Pros:  “Pride in the missions - top quality, cutting-edge defense products and services as well as the best business jets (Gulfstream). Solid foundation of conducting business with…”

Cons:  “Conservative work environment that sometimes struggles to keep pace with current trends in such areas as work/family, flexible work arrangementes, use of social…” – Full Review

“Its a good place to work, but in Iowa”

Pros:  “Great place to work if your into avionics. Good benefits and pay. Good work / life balance as long as your not on a critical engineering project.”

Cons:  “The development is not cutting edge and the senior management and program management do not under stand basic software development methodologies. Its in Cedar…” – Full Review

“Build once, measure too often”

Pros:  “- talented workforce - flexible work hours - good work/life balance - decent benefits - competitve salary - Improving employee recognition program”

Cons:  “- Top-down vs. bottom-up process development - Less is more regarding staffing levels - Too many "un-vetted" tools (related to bullet #1) - Centralized…” – Full Review