Senior Mechanical Systems Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Stock Purchase Plan

Flexible PTO

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

Job summary

Moog Inc. in Torrance, CA is seeking a Senior Mechanical Systems Engineer to lead the development of flight control and weapons bay actuation systems for military aircraft.

You will serve as technical leader across programs, guiding system design from concept through qualification, and mentoring engineers while collaborating with customers. The role requires a strong background in mechanical/aerospace engineering, a track record of delivering complex electrohydraulic and electromechanical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related STEM field
• 7+ years of engineering experience in aerospace/defense product development
• Experience across full product lifecycle: requirements, design, integration, testing, qualification
• Demonstrated success leading technical efforts or cross-functional teams
• Strong systems-thinking, analytical, troubleshooting and communication skills
• Ability to balance technical leadership with hands-on contributions
• Experience presenting to customers and senior stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership in development, integration, and verification of hydraulic and electromechanical actuation systems
• Influence system architecture and requirements throughout the product lifecycle
• Lead cross-functional engineering efforts across Moog teams and sites
• Develop and communicate system requirements, verification strategies, and qualification approaches
• Create and oversee requirements traceability, verification plans, and system qualification documentation
• Lead integration and test activities, perform root-cause investigations and issue resolution
• Mentor early-career engineers and foster technical excellence
• Author technical reports and analyses to support program objectives
• Travel 5–15% to Moog and customer locations, mainly in the United States

Skills

Technical leadership

Systems thinking

Requirements development

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

DOORS

Cameo

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 Mechanical Systems Engineer

Reporting To

Section Head, Mech Systems Engineering

Work Schedule

Hybrid – Torrance, CA

Our team in Military Aircraft Group is looking for a Senior Mechanical Systems Engineer to help develop the next generation of flight control and weapons bay actuations systems for military aircraft. You will report to the Mechanical Systems Engineering Section Head and will have a 9/80 hybrid work schedule in Torrance, CA.

In this role, you’ll serve as a technical leader on advanced new product development programs, influencing system design decisions from concept through qualification. You’ll collaborate across engineering disciplines, guide system development and verification activities, mentor developing engineers, and engage directly with customers to deliver innovative solutions for mission‑critical aerospace applications.

At Moog, you’ll have the opportunity to solve complex technical challenges, shape system architectures, and play a key role in bringing cutting‑edge aerospace technologies from concept to flight.

As a Senior Mechanical Systems Engineer, You Will

• Provide technical leadership in the development, integration, and verification of advanced hydraulic and electromechanical actuation systems
• Influence system architecture, design decisions, and requirements development throughout the product lifecycle
• Lead cross‑functional engineering efforts and coordinate technical activities across Moog teams and sites
• Develop and communicate system requirements, verification strategies, and qualification approaches
• Create and oversee requirements traceability, verification plans, and system qualification documentation
• Lead integration and test activities, including troubleshooting, root cause investigations, and resolution of technical issuesPresent technical solutions, program updates, and test results to customers and internal stakeholders
• Mentor and support early‑career engineers while fostering technical excellence across the team
• Author technical reports, analyses, and engineering documentation to support program objectives
• Travel approximately 5‑15% to Moog and customer locations, primarily within the United States

To be considered for the role, here’s what you’ll typically bring with you

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or another STEM discipline
• 7+ years of engineering experience, preferably within aerospace or defense product development environments
• Experience supporting the full product development lifecycle, including requirements development, system design, integration, testing, verification, validation, and qualification
• Demonstrated success leading technical efforts, subsystem development activities, or cross‑functional engineering teams
• Strong systems‑thinking, analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting technical information to customers and senior stakeholders
• Ability to effectively balance technical leadership and hands‑on engineering contributions

It’d Be Great If You Also Had

• Experience designing, developing, analyzing, or verifying complex electrohydraulic and electromechanical actuator systems
• Experience with aerospace actuation systems, flight control systems, or other safety‑critical aerospace applications
• Familiarity with requirements management and systems engineering tools such as DOORS and Cameo
• Hands‑on experience integrating and testing hydraulic and/or electromechanical systems
• Experience mentoring engineers or providing technical guidance within engineering teams
• Experience supporting new product development programs from concept through qualification

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

Torrance, CA $130,000.00–$170,000.00 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 region‑specific benefits.

This position requires access to U.S. export‑controlled information.

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