Senior Test Engineer

Moog Military Aircraft LLC; East Aurora (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonuses

Employee stock purchase plan

Open paid time off policy

Job summary

Moog Military Aircraft LLC is seeking a Senior Test Engineer to develop test equipment and lead troubleshooting for electronic assemblies. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and typically 10 years of experience, including proficiency in LabVIEW and Python.

Based in Buffalo, NY, the position offers an annual salary of $100,000.00–$120,000.00, along with benefits like annual bonuses and an employee stock purchase plan.

Qualifications

• Typically 10 years of experience with demonstrated exceptional technical skills.
• Proven capabilities for troubleshooting complex electronic assemblies.
• Requires access to United States export-controlled information.

Responsibilities

• Lead test equipment and EIS issue resolution efforts.
• Create successful transition plans for electronic designs.
• Design and develop test equipment for engineering and test personnel.
• Participate in supplier training of test equipment.
• Make updates to improve production efficiency.

Skills

Troubleshooting electronic hardware and software assemblies

Leadership and coaching

Communication and presentation skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

Python

Microsoft Visual Studio C/C++/C#

Cadence OrCAD & Allegro

Job description

Job Overview

Moog is seeking a Senior Test Engineer to interface with Quality, Manufacturing, and Design Engineering on manufacturing issues to develop test equipment for circuit card testing and to resolve issues that arise during the manufacture and test of circuit cards.

Reporting To: Manager, Prod. Engrg. (SPD). Work Schedule: Onsite – Buffalo, NY.

Responsibilities

• Create successful transition plans for electronic designs moving into production and eventually into the Supply Chain.
• Lead test equipment and EIS issue resolution efforts to ensure a smooth transition of designs to production.
• Participate in and assist with supplier training of test equipment and/or provide test equipment requirements to aid in their development at the supplier.
• Transition test equipment into Moog factory or manufacturing subcontractor site.
• Provide test equipment specifications and guidance for test equipment developed by subcontractor partners.
• Make updates to equipment and software to improve production efficiency while reducing test execution time.
• Lead cross‑site efforts of New Product Introduction (NPI) for engineering and test aspects.
• Lead and support technical problem‑solving efforts to resolve issues with complex electronic assemblies and resolve systemic non‑conformances.
• Understand overall specifications / requirements and troubleshoot to root cause while working closely with Quality, Manufacturing, and Test on Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA).
• Design and develop test equipment for use by designer engineers, production engineers, and production test personnel.
• Develop test equipment set: hardware design including interface design, wiring diagrams, rack documentation, power distribution, Switch Matrix, Data Acquisition, COTS test equipment, etc.; test equipment programming (LabView, LabWindows/CVI, Python, C, C++, C#); troubleshooting, maintenance, and general support; integration of COTS equipment (Signal generators, multimeters, power supplies, computers); cable design (Schematics and mechanical design); build and verification including qualification acceptance.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Typically 10 years of experience with demonstrated exceptional technical skills and knowledge.
• Proven capabilities for troubleshooting electronic hardware and software assemblies.
• Proven ability to lead and coach others and collaborate in a team environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Project, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Visio, and Notepad++.
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Requires access to United States export‑controlled information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering with 6 years of relevant experience.
• Expertise with National Instruments LabVIEW & LabWindows/CVI, Python, Microsoft Visual Studio C/C++/C#, Cadence OrCAD & Allegro; assembly language.

Salary Information

Transparency: Buffalo, NY $100,000.00–$120,000.00 annually. 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.

Equal Opportunity

Moog is an Equal Opportunity Employer, affirming 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.