Senior Project Engineer

Moog Inc.; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Matching 401k

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Moog Inc. in Buffalo, NY seeks a Senior Project Engineer to lead the analysis, conceptual design, development, and testing of complex control hardware for commercial aircraft. This role emphasizes independent decision-making within Moog’s Aircraft Electronics Team.

The Senior Project Engineer collaborates with customers and sales to define requirements, manages budgets and schedules, and ensures robust, test-validated designs while maintaining Moog’s reputation for technical excellence.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering with design/analysis experience in complex systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop new product requirements through consulting with customers and sales personnel.
• Establish and monitor engineering project budgets and schedules.
• Validate conceptual problem solutions by performing trade studies and analyses.
• Prepare successful proposal designs, cost estimates, and write technical volumes.
• Guide and operate as a key element in a team of independent individuals.
• Represent Moog in a manner consistent with its technical reputation.
• Create reliable designs through an experimental development test program.
• Document designs, analyses, and test results with reports.
• Consult on new product and market development efforts.
• Assist in interviewing, training, and counseling junior engineers.

Skills

Written & verbal communication

Project leadership

Root Cause / Corrective Action

LEAN

Data Acquisition & Analysis

Project Planning

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

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 Project Engineer

Reporting To

Manager Sr., Elect Engineering

Work Schedule

Hybrid – Buffalo, NY

Company & Job Description

Moog Commercial Aircraft Group is looking for a Sr. Project Engineer. This position is located at our Commercial Facility in East Aurora, NY.

As a Sr. Project Engineer, within Moog’s Aircraft Electronics Team, you will be a primary motivator and contributor to the analysis, conceptual design, development, and testing of complex control hardware used on commercial aircraft. The Senior Project Engineer requires guidance on general assignment objectives and critical issues, but he/she is expected to make independent and unreviewed decisions on most technical and program matters.

Moog’s Commercial Aircraft Group is the leader of advanced flight controls for commercial aircraft. We are positioned on virtually every aircraft in the marketplace, supplying reliable systems that are highly supportable and add significant value for our customers. Moog Aircraft Group is a sector of Moog (NYSE:MOG-A). Moog designs, manufactures and integrates precision motion control components and systems. Our high-performance solutions are used in satellites and space vehicles, military and commercial aircraft, launch vehicles, missiles, industrial machinery, marine applications, and medical equipment. Headquartered in East Aurora, NY, we employ over 14,000 employees in 28 countries. While we are most known for our products that are the best in the industry, what’s unique about Moog is our culture of trust and mutual respect that allows for personal initiative, autonomy and excellence.

As a Sr. Project Engineer You Will

• Develop new product requirements through consulting with customers and sales personnel.
• Establish and monitor engineering project budgets and schedules.
• Validate conceptual problem solutions by performing trade studies and analyses.
• Prepare successful proposal designs, cost estimates, and shoulder the responsibility for writing the technical volume.
• Guide and Operate as a key element in a team of creative, independent individuals.
• Represent Moog in a manner consistent with its technical reputation.
• Create reliable designs through a comprehensive experimental development test program.
• Document designs, analyses, and test results with accurate and concise reports.
• Consult on new product and market development efforts.
• Assist in interviewing, training, and counseling junior engineers.

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

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering with a depth of understanding achieved through experience in the design, analysis, and development of complex systems.
• Proven record of successful development programs working as a part of a project team with at least 5 years of experience in a project engineering lead role working requirements, tracking schedules and understanding financial performance.
• A collaborative perspective, with ability to travel domestically and internationally (10-15%).
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills.
• General knowledge in areas of Root Cause / Corrective Action, LEAN, Project Planning, APQP, Facility and Product line layout, set up and transfer and Data Acquisition and Analysis.
• This position requires access to US Export Controlled Information.

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.

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

This position also requires the ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance.

EOE/AA Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran

Moog is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department via phone at 844-367-5787.

Salary Range Transparency

Buffalo, NY $110,000.00–$145,000.00 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.

EOE/AA Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran

Moog is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department via phone at 844-367-5787.