Senior Aerospace Engineer (R&D)

Moog UK; Bradley Stoke; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2026

Flexible benefits package

33 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Life assurance and pension

Employee share options

EV charging

Job summary

Moog UK is seeking a Senior Aerospace Engineer (R&D) to join our Research & Development team in Tewkesbury, UK. You will contribute to design, analysis, development, testing and qualification of complex flight and engine control products used in military and commercial aircraft.

The role requires proven competence in mechatronic control systems, modelling, 3D design and aerospace materials, with strong communication and teamwork skills. Occasional overseas travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant engineering discipline is required.
• Experience in aerospace is highly desirable.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, develop, test and qualify complex flight and engine control products.
• Prepare clear analysis and test reports and present to customers.
• Support aerospace configuration control and quality systems.
• Estimate work time and durations for engineering tasks.

Skills

Mechatronic control

Mathematical modelling

3D design

Aerospace materials knowledge

Project management awareness

Time estimation

Education

Degree in a relevant engineering discipline

Tools

Spice

Excel

MathCAD

MatLab/Simulink

FEA

Job description

Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.

Job Title: Senior Aerospace Engineer (R&D)

Reporting To: Manager, Research & Development

Work Schedule: Onsite Tewkesbury, GBR

Moog Aircraft Group is recruiting for a Senior R&D Engineer to join our Research and Development team in Tewkesbury, UK. This is an opportunity to join an industry-leading business that is both forward-thinking and proactive, which means well be looking for the same characteristics in you.

Moogs products are commonly used in safety-critical aerospace applications, requiring the highest level of performance, integrity, and reliability. This is an in-depth hands‑on role contributing to the satisfactory design, analysis, development, testing, and qualification of complex, flight, and engine control products used on military and commercial aircraft. The successful applicant will be joining a team of Engineers and should therefore be a team player, a good communicator at all levels, and computer literate. From time to time there may be a need for overseas travel.

You should be able to demonstrate proven competence, experience, and initiative in the following disciplines as encountered within the Aerospace sector:

• Mechatronic control systems including Electronic, Electro‑mechanical, Electro‑hydraulic components and sub‑systems
• Mathematical performance modelling (e.g. Spice, Excel, MathCAD, MatLab/Simulink, FEA)
• 3D design and 2D drawing creation
• Some knowledge of aerospace materials and their properties
• Awareness of common machining and fabrication processes
• Development of assembly techniques and associated tooling
• Development of qualification test methods
• Compilation of clear and concise analysis and test reports
• Aerospace configuration control and quality systems
• Presentation of technical detail to the customer
• Personal integrity, objectivity, and honesty
• Awareness of project management principles.
• Ability to estimate worktime and overall durations for planned engineering tasks.

Academic Qualifications:

• Degree in a relevant engineering discipline.

Our people enjoy tackling interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other. Working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.

What We Offer

• Moog Named to Glassdoors 2026 Best Places to Work
• Flexible benefits package and development opportunities to support career progression
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Private medical insurance, mental health support and financial advice
• Generous life assurance and company pension contribution (from 6%)
• Employee share options, EV charging

Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role, and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security.

You Matter at Moog Our Mission and Vision

At Moog, we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion. We aim to create a culture where everyone is valued, respected, and given equal opportunities. We strive to empower employees to bring their authentic selves to work, celebrating our differences to foster a welcoming environment for all.