Senior Aerospace Engineer

Moog Inc; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits package

33 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Onsite gym

Generous pension contribution

Employee share options

EV charging

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Tewkesbury is seeking a full-time Senior Engineer to join its Product Development team. The role involves leading and supporting complex technical assignments in the aerospace sector, particularly focusing on hydraulic components. Candidates should have a degree in engineering and 8 years of aerospace experience, ideally with an understanding of airworthiness requirements. This position offers hybrid working and significant development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 8 years of aerospace engineering experience required.
• Ability to perform engineering tasks across a product development process.
• Experience with GD&T requirements and engineering drawings.
• Experience with project planning and cost estimation
• Knowledge of EASA Part 21 regulations is a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead complex technical assignments and act as engineering focal point.
• Coordinate and support development test work for validating product performance.
• Ensure successful project completion within budgeted time and cost constraints.
• Coordinate development tests to validate product performance
• Prepare reports and present technical work to stakeholders
• Provide technical leadership within programmes and delegate tasks clearly

Skills

Aerospace engineering experience

Problem-solving skills

Understanding of airworthiness requirements

Familiarity with Mathcad Prime

Proficiency in numerical analysis software

Advanced MS Office user

Leadership qualities

Familiar with GD&T

Education

Degree in engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

MS Project

MS Project

MS Office

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 Engineer**Reporting To:**Engineer Sr., Project**Work Schedule:**Hybrid – Tewkesbury, GBRMoog Aircraft Group is looking for a full-time Senior Engineer to join our business as a valued member of an established engineering team within the Product Development department at our Tewkesbury, UK facility.The Product Development Engineering team leads new product development from initial concept design through to certification of mechanical hardware for use in aircraft applications. We work on a range of high-profile military and commercial aerospace programmes, providing electrohydraulic components for flight control and engine control applications.We have moved into a state-of-the-art facility where we have direct access to the latest engineering design technologies such as design modelling software, stress FEA and CFD analysis software with associated high-performance computing, prototype manufacturing (3D printing and traditional manufacturing capability), and bespoke in-house development and environmental performance testing. The position supports the opportunity for training and development within these areas. Applicants should have a strong desire to work hands-on with the designed and developed hardware, supporting development build and testing during the various phases of a programme.In this role, you will be responsible for leading/supporting complex technical assignments or programmes, acting as the engineering focal point in support of design and analysis activities. This will involve working on high-pressure hydraulic components with lightly damped mechanical assemblies where an understanding of hydraulic performance is required. You will guide the evolution of the conceptual design, technical project planning, cost estimates, detail design, and development testing. This requires occasional travel and the organisation of presentations to customers.**Candidates are required to have 8 years aerospace engineering experience, with a working understanding of airworthiness requirements and ideally awareness of EASA Part 21 regulations.**The nature of this role is extremely varied but with a bias towards component design, performance, validation, and project planning. This position will likely suit an individual who is proven to have a range of problem-solving skills in the field of project engineering and is prepared to turn their hand to new challenges.Key Responsibilities & Essential Skills and Experience* Ability to perform engineering tasks across a product development process (APQP).* Can understand customer specifications and translate requirements into compliance statements and validation test procedures.* Coordinate and support development test work in validating product performance (typical tests: static, fatigue, vibration, thermal, fluid dynamics, etc.).* Report writing, presenting, and communicating technical work to engineers and non-technical individuals both internally and externally.* Problem-solving skills and familiarity with 8D and DMAIC methods.* Ensures successful completion of tasks and projects within budgeted time and cost constraints.* Personally helps to solve/own difficult technical problems.* Reviews technical feasibility of proposed solutions to engineering problems, leading trade study activities to gather required evidence, as needed.* Provide technical leadership within programmes and assignments.* Ability to delegate tasks clearly while being responsible for the quality of delivered work packages.* Acts as an ambassador to the company, capable of considering commercial positioning without compromising safety or integrity.* **Authorised to make disposition statements against production hardware in line with airworthiness requirements and EASA Part 21 regulations.*** Eight or more years of aerospace experience.Desirable Skills and Experience* Mechanical engineering experience and training.* Problem-solving and investigation skills.* Familiarity with Mathcad Prime.* Proficiency in numerical analysis software.* Advanced MS Office user (focused on MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel).* Interpretation of engineering drawings, working knowledge of GD&T requirements, and experience with CAD software, preferably Siemens NX or equivalent.* Analysis and report checking, signatory rights in previous positions would be desirable.* Understanding of Project Management and MS Project.* Knowledge and understanding of aerospace materials and a good understanding of the influence of manufacturing processes on the strength and cost of components.* Leadership and mentor qualities to influence, support, and empower junior engineers in areas of expertise.* **A degree in engineering is essential.****What We Offer*** Moog Named to Glassdoor’s 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* Onsite 24/7 state-of-the-art Gym* Generous life assurance and company pension contribution (from 6%)* Employee share options, EV chargingWe review applications on an ongoing basis, and the job posting will be closed once a suitable candidate is selected. We recommend all interested individuals to apply as soon as possible.**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.Note for Recruitment Agencies: We manage vacancies internally, preferring direct hiring and referrals for efficiency. When needed, we engage agencies from our Preferred Supplier List (PSL). Speculative CVs from agencies not on our PSL will not be considered, and no introduction fee will apply.#LI-LW1 #LI-Hybrid