Aerospace Test Systems Lead - Software

Moog; Torrance (CA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Moog is seeking a Software Engineering Supervisor to lead a team of software engineers developing automated test systems for flight control actuation systems used on military aircraft. You will balance hands-on software development with people leadership for a 6-8 person team in Torrance, CA.

The role offers hybrid work (3 days onsite) with a 9/80 schedule at our Torrance facility. Candidates should have a strong Python background, experience in test equipment, and proven leadership in aerospace

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of software engineering experience with demonstrated technical contributions to complex engineering projects.
• Prior leadership experience, either through direct people management or technical leadership of engineering teams and projects.
• Experience developing software using Python.
• Experience with software design, integration, debugging, and verification activities.
• Ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary engineering environments.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence and support technical teams.
• Willingness to travel occasionally (up to 5-10%) as project needs require.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of software engineers and interns responsible for automated test system development and integration.
• Provide technical leadership for software architectures, development efforts, integration activities, and verification testing associated with aerospace test equipment.
• Participate directly in engineering projects, contributing hands‑on software development, troubleshooting, and technical problem solving.
• Design, develop, and maintain software applications used for data acquisition, control systems, automation, and test execution.
• Support hardware-in-the-loop, simulation, and automated test environments used to validate electromechanical and electrohydraulic flight control systems.
• Collaborate with site leadership and engineering managers to prioritize work, allocate resources, and ensure successful project execution.
• Perform software integration and verification activities utilizing both real and simulated hardware environments.
• Drive engineering process compliance while identifying opportunities to improve software quality, development efficiency, reliability, and maintainability.
• Conduct performance reviews, support employee development plans, participate in workforce planning activities, and assist with recruiting and hiring efforts.
• Partner with systems, electrical, mechanical, and test engineers to deliver integrated test solutions that meet technical, schedule, and cost objectives.
• Support the definition and implementation of software requirements while ensuring successful deployment and maintenance of software in operational environments.
• Stay current with emerging software technologies, test methodologies, and industry best practices to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Python

Software design

System integration

Debugging

Verification

Communication

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering/CS/EE

Tools

LabVIEW

dSPACE

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Moog is seeking a Software Engineering Supervisor to lead a team of software engineers developing automated test systems for flight control actuation systems used on military aircraft. You will balance hands-on software development with people leadership for a 6-8 person team in Torrance, CA.

The role offers hybrid work (3 days onsite) with a 9/80 schedule at our Torrance facility. Candidates should have a strong Python background, experience in test equipment, and proven leadership in aerospace