Senior Product Development Engineer

Moog UK; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

33 days annual leave

Onsite gym

Pension contribution

Employee share options

Job summary

Moog UK in Tewkesbury, UK, is seeking a Senior Product Development Engineer to lead the development of flight‑critical aerospace products across the full lifecycle. You’ll own technical deliverables, translate customer requirements into robust engineering solutions, and collaborate with manufacturing, quality and test teams onsite.

You will mentor engineers, drive qualification activities, and contribute to multiple programmes for military and commercial aircraft worldwide.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Systems or related Engineering discipline.
• 8+ years of experience developing complex engineered products in aerospace or highly regulated industries.
• Experience leading technical activities through a structured product development lifecycle.
• Strong understanding of verification, validation and qualification testing.
• Ability to translate customer requirements into practical engineering solutions.
• Excellent technical communication and stakeholder management.
• Proven problem-solving and investigation skills.

Responsibilities

• Owning the technical development of aerospace products from early concept through flight qualification.
• Translating customer requirements into robust engineering solutions and coordinating customer facing activities.
• Supporting the design and development of high-performance electrohydraulic aerospace components.
• Coordinating technical activities and engineering deliverables to support successful product development.
• Leading technical investigations and problem-solving activities to resolve complex engineering challenges.
• Coordinating development and qualification testing.
• Collaborating with manufacturing, quality, test, programme management and supply chain teams to ensure successful product delivery.
• Providing technical guidance and mentorship to developing engineers.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Stakeholder management

Verification & validation

Customer requirements translation

Problem solving

Siemens NX

CFD/FEA

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace or Systems Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

CFD/FEA

Job description

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 Product Development Engineer

Reporting To:

Engineer Sr., Project

Work Schedule:

Onsite Tewkesbury, GBR

Join Moog's Product Development team and help design, develop and qualify the next generation of flight‑critical aerospace systems. Working on military and commercial aircraft programmes, you'll take ownership of complex engineering challenges from concept through to qualified hardware that flies worldwide.

Moog Aircraft Group Tewkesbury is seeking a Senior Product Development Engineer.

Working within a multidisciplinary engineering team, you'll lead the development of innovative aerospace products throughout the product lifecycle.

At Moog Tewkesbury, products progress from raw billet through manufacturing, assembly and testing to flight‑ready hardware. Engineers work closely with manufacturing and test teams onsite, giving direct involvement across the full product lifecycle and the opportunity to see ideas become reality.

Due to the hands‑on nature of development testing and prototype activity, engineers spend the majority of their time onsite, working directly with our laboratories, manufacturing teams and test facilities.

About You

You are a motivated and technically curious engineer who thrives on solving complex engineering challenges. You enjoy taking ownership, collaborating across disciplines and balancing technical excellence with programme delivery.

Most importantly, you are excited by the opportunity to develop innovative aerospace products that will be relied upon in safety‑critical applications around the world.

Why Join us?

As we celebrate 75years of innovation and excellence,

we're proud to continue building the future of aerospace and we're looking for exceptional talent to join us on the journey. As a generational company, we invest in people for the future. We build careers that last decades, with a vision to welcome not only you, but future generations of your family.

Our Product Development team works across a diverse range of military and commercial aerospace programmes and benefits from access to:

• Advanced CAD, CFD and FEA analysis tools
• High-performance computing resources
• Rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing facilities
• Bespoke in‑house development and environmental testing equipment
• Collaborative multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Opportunities to work directly with customers and influence future product development

This is an ideal opportunity for an engineer who enjoys tackling challenging technical problems, taking ownership of complex projects, and seeing products progress from initial concepts to certified aerospace hardware.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Senior Product Development Engineer, you will act as a technical focal point across product development programmes, providing engineering leadership throughout the development lifecycle.

Key responsibilities include:

• Owning the technical development of aerospace products from early concept through to flight qualification,
• Translating customer requirements into robust engineering solutions, along with customer facing activities
• Supporting the design and development of high‑performance electrohydraulic aerospace components.
• Coordinating technical activities and engineering deliverables to support successful product development.
• Leading technical investigations and problem‑solving activities to resolve complex engineering challenges.
• Coordinating development and qualification testing.
• Working closely with manufacturing, quality, test, programme management and supply chain teams to ensure successful product delivery.
• Providing technical guidance and mentorship to developing engineers.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Degree qualified in Mechanical, Aerospace, Systems or a related Engineering discipline.
• Significant experience (typically 8+ years) developing complex engineered products within aerospace or other highly regulated industries.
• Experience leading technical activities throughout a structured product development lifecycle.
• Strong understanding of verification, validation and qualification testing.
• Ability to translate customer requirements into practical engineering solutions.
• Excellent technical communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven problem-solving and investigation skills.

Desirable

• Knowledge of EASA Part 21 and airworthiness requirements.
• Experience with hydraulic or electrohydraulic systems.
• Familiarity with APQP or equivalent product development methodologies.
• Experience using Siemens NX or similar CAD software.
• Understanding of GD&T principles.
• Experience with Mathcad, CFD, FEA or other engineering analysis tools.
• Understanding of aerospace materials and manufacturing processes.
• Project planning experience, including MS Project.
• Previous technical leadership or mentoring experience.

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.

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
• Onsite 24/7 state‑of‑the‑art Gym
• Generous life assurance and company pension contribution (from 6%)
• Employee share options, EV charging

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.