Project Design Engineer

Moog; Sunnyvale (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Moog is seeking a Project Design Engineer in the Space and Defense Group for hybrid work in Sunnyvale, CA. You will lead structures and motion control projects, coordinating a multi-disciplinary team across engineering, manufacturing and QA to meet budgets and schedules.

The role focuses on concept design, development, analysis and testing of hardware for aerospace and Defense applications. A DoD/Aerospace background is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Experience in design, analysis, development and production of precision mechanical hardware.
• Experience with mechanism and component design, development and verification testing.
• Ability to communicate technical and programmatic information to peers, management and customers.
• Ability to manage time and competing priorities of multiple stakeholders.
• DoD/Aerospace industry experience is a plus.
• Experience with Solid modeling tools (SolidWorks, NX) and PLM tools (Teamcenter) is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective project leadership and oversight of technical, cost and schedule performance for assigned programs.
• Lead engineer and main technical point of contact with the customer.
• Validate conceptual solutions through trade studies and analyses.
• Document designs, analyses, and test results with precise reports.
• Set direction for technical teams; coordinate with production, assembly, integration and testing to ensure delivery.
• Support proposals and costing for bids and proposals.

Skills

Relevant engineering experience

Mechanical design

Analysis and testing

Technical communication

Time management

DoD/Aerospace experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

SolidWorks/NX

Teamcenter/PLM tools

Job description

Job Title

Project Design Engineer

Reporting To

Manager, Engineering

Work Schedule

Hybrid - Sunnyvale, CA

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.

Role Overview

Moog's Space and Defense Group (SDG) is looking for a Project Design Engineer to provide engineering and project leadership for Structures and Motion Control projects within the Bay Area California. You will report to the Site Engineering Manager and will have a hybrid work schedule in Mountain View, CA. This position follows a 9/80 work schedule, which provides every other Friday off!

The Structures and Motion Control Group supplies a variety of structures and vibration and shock control products for aerospace, marine, and commercial applications. The Project Design Engineer is a leader and contributor to the conceptual design, development, analysis, and testing of hardware used on military, commercial and NASA vehicles and equipment. In this role, you will operate either independently or as part of a larger design and development team including engineers across various departments. The primary focus is system/component design, development, production and testing, while maintaining defined budget and schedule milestones.

You will coordinate the work of technicians, designers, analysts, manufacturing/test engineers and others who assist in specific assignments. Facilitative leadership will also be required with program management, quality engineering, and operations. This is a demanding role that heavily relies on your knowledge, experience, and skills in technical coordination and communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent engineering discipline
• 5 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Demonstrated experience in the design, analysis, development and production of precision mechanical hardware.
• Experience with mechanism and component design, development and verification testing.
• The ability to effectively communicate technical and programmatic information to peers, management and customers.
• Ability to manage time and competing priorities of multiple stakeholders.
• This position requires access to technology, software, or technical data that is subject to U.S. export controls and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
• It would be great if you also had:
  • Experience with solid modeling tools; SolidWorks, NX, etc.
  • Experience with Teamcenter or other Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools.
  • Engineering experience in DoD and/or Aerospace industry development projects.

Responsibilities

• Providing effective project leadership and oversight of technical, cost and schedule performance for programs for which you are responsible.
• Serving as a lead engineer and the main technical point of contact with the customer.
• Validating conceptual problem solutions by performing trade studies and analyses.
• Documenting designs, analyses, and test results with accurate and concise reports.
• Setting the direction for the technical teams; coordinate and support production, assembly, integration and testing teams as necessary to ensure product delivery schedule and quality.
• Proposal development and costing support for the business unit bids and proposals.

How We Care for You

• Financial Rewards: great compensation package, bonus opportunities , matching 401k, and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations), Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistance.
• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan ("EAP") and other supplemental benefit coverages.
• Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs
• Culture: Warm, respectful, family-like environment driven by our 12 core values. Multiple Employee Resource Groups led by our employees, open and welcoming to all.

Salary Range Transparency

Sunnyvale, CA $120,000.00-$140,000.00 Annually

Salary Range Disclaimer

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Moog salary range for this position in the given work location. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range(s) listed is just one component of Moog's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, an open paid time off policy, and many re