Senior Hydro-Mechanical Systems Engineer

Moog Inc.; Wolverhampton; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking an analytical engineer based in Wolverhampton. This role involves interpreting technical requirements for flight control products and ensuring compliance and performance. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Mechanical Engineering, strong hydraulics knowledge, and skills in modelling using tools like MatLab. Benefits include extensive annual leave, medical insurance, and hybrid working arrangements, providing a supportive environment for career progression.

Benefits

33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)

Private medical insurance

Mental health support

Generous life assurance and pension contribution

Employee share options

Free onsite parking

EV charging

Hybrid working arrangements

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of hydraulics and mechanical equipment performance analysis.
• Ability to work across the full product lifecycle.
• Clear communication and report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and manage customer technical requirements for flight control products.
• Size and select actuators using hydraulic and mechanical principles.
• Perform detailed analysis and modelling of system performance.
• Define and oversee compliance activities.
• Lead technical investigations into product issues.
• Prepare technical documentation and reports.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Support the full product lifecycle from definition to service.

Skills

Hydraulics

Mechanical systems

Analytical skills

Modelling and simulation

Education

First-class or high 2:1 degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MatLab

Mathcad

Job description

Moog Aircraft Group - Military Actuation, is looking for a bright, analytical engineer with a strong grasp of hydraulics and mechanical systems based in Wolverhampton. This is a technical role focused on ensuring Moog's primary flight control products meet stringent performance and safety requirements. You'll be part of a team that values precision, technical excellence, and collaboration. This is an opportunity to apply your engineering expertise to complex systems that matter.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and manage customer technical requirements for primary flight control products, ensuring they are accurately translated into Moog specifications.
• Size and select actuators to meet performance requirements, using hydraulic and mechanical principles.
• Perform detailed analysis and modelling of system performance, including simulation techniques to predict behaviour under various conditions.
• Define and oversee compliance activities, including validation and verification plans, test schedules, and procedures.
• Lead technical investigations into product issues, working with internal teams, suppliers, and customers to resolve problems quickly and effectively.
• Prepare technical documentation and reports, including compliance matrices, test reports, and proposals for new business opportunities.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across design, stress, safety, and materials engineering to ensure robust solutions.
• Support the full product lifecycle, from requirements definition through design, analysis, testing, qualification, and entry into service. Flexible benefits package and development opportunities to support career progression

Benefits

• 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, free onsite parking, EV charging
• Hybrid working arrangements

Qualifications

• Ideally, a first-class or high 2:1 degree in Mechanical Engineering (with exposure to hydraulics and systems engineering).
• Strong understanding of hydraulics and mechanical equipment performance analysis.
• Excellent analytical skills with experience in modelling and simulation (MatLab, Mathcad).
• Ability to work across the full product lifecycle-from requirements definition to qualification and entry into service.
• Clear communication and report-writing skills; confident working independently and in multi-disciplinary teams.

We 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.