Sr. Project Engineer – Missile Systems Lead

Moog Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Moog Inc. in Buffalo, NY seeks a Sr. Project Engineer – Missile Systems Lead to plan and execute technical scope for several development projects, coordinating multidisciplinary teams to meet milestones.

The role reports to the Technical Director, Missile Systems, and includes mentoring, customer liaison, and involvement in proposal cost analysis, with potential DoD clearance considerations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering.
• 5 years of engineering experience.
• 3 years of leading technical development projects or technical initiatives.
• Must have the ability to obtain a DoD Contractor Security Clearance; currently holding a clearance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of technical, cost and schedule performance for development programs.
• Validate conceptual problem solutions by performing trade studies and analyses.
• Document designs, analyses, and test results with accurate and concise reports.
• Set the direction for the technical engineering team, coordinate a cross‑functional team of designers, drafters, analysts, technicians, and manufacturing engineers.
• Mentoring and training of less experienced project engineers.
• Be the main technical point of contact for the customer.
• Proposal volume development and costing support for Mission Enabling Services Group business unit.
• Occasional travel to support customer meetings and business development needs.

Skills

Project leadership

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Customer liaison

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Title

Sr. Project Engineer – Missile Systems Lead

Reporting To

Engineer, Chief Project

Work Schedule

Onsite – Buffalo, NY

Moog’s Defense Sector

Moog’s Defense Sector has an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Project Engineer – Missile Systems Lead in our WNY Defense Engineering group to manage and coordinate complex programs. The position will have an onsite work schedule in East Aurora, NY.

Reporting to the Technical Director, Missile Systems, you will be responsible for planning and executing technical scope on several small development projects or one larger development project and ensuring project milestones are being met so that the expectations of our customers are met or exceeded. You will be expected to collaborate with multi‑disciplinary engineering staff as well as Program Management.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of technical, cost and schedule performance for development programs
• Validate conceptual problem solutions by performing trade studies and analyses
• Document designs, analyses, and test results with accurate and concise reports
• Set the direction for the technical engineering team, coordinate a cross‑functional team of designers, drafters, analysts, technicians, and manufacturing engineers
• Mentoring and training of less experienced project engineers
• Be the main technical point of contact for the customer
• Proposal volume development and costing support for Mission Enabling Services Group business unit
• Occasional travel to support customer meetings and business development needs

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering
• 5 years of engineering experience
• 3 years of leading technical development projects or technical initiatives
• Must have the ability to obtain a DoD Contractor Security Clearance; currently holding a clearance is preferred.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with new product development and lifecycle through production is preferred

Benefits

• Financial Rewards: great compensation package, bonus opportunities, matching 401(k), and the ability to participate in an 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

Buffalo, NY $120,000.00–$145,000.00 Annually

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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