Sr Project Engineer, Test Equipment

Moog Inc; Town of Elma (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Moog Inc is seeking a Senior Project Engineer, Test Equipment in East Aurora, NY to lead design and development of test equipment for space, defense, and commercial products.

You will drive budgets, schedules and technical direction, coordinating across drafters, technicians, designers, and program teams. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience, with security clearance eligibility and strong analytical and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aeronautical, or Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years of engineering experience.
• 3 years leading technical projects or technical initiatives.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.
• Experience in design, analysis, development and production of complex electromechanical hardware.
• Self-starting instincts and strong analytical skills.
• Experience with component design, development and verification testing.
• Ability to communicate technical and programmatic information and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Establish and monitor engineering project budgets and schedules.
• Validate conceptual problem solutions by performing trade studies and analyses.
• Prepare successful proposal designs and cost estimates with the technical volume.
• Lead the design process and provide technical leadership within Moog’s program scope.
• Coordinate and support the assembly of test equipment.
• Mentor younger engineers where appropriate.
• Collaborate with internal program teams on system architecture and interface definitions.

Skills

Engineering experience

Project leadership

Security clearance eligible

Electromechanical design

Analytical skills

Verification testing

Communication & prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aeronautical, or 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: Sr Project Engineer, Test Equipment
Reporting To: Project Engineering Manager
Work Schedule: Onsite – Buffalo, NY

As a Senior Project Engineer, Test Equipment in our Space & Defense Group in East Aurora, NY you will be responsible for design and development of hydraulic, electro-hydraulic, electro-mechanical, servo-mechanism, and electro-pneumatic components and systems that will be used to test the products of Moog, Inc. This position is responsible for design and development of new test equipment, assemblies, and/or processes to meet cost, schedule, and performance goals. You will contribute to the design of test equipment to verify functional performance of products used on military, commercial, and space vehicles. Your primary concerns are system or component performance and integration…and achieving both within budget and prescribed schedules. You will coordinate the work of drafters, technicians, designers, analysts, manufacturing engineers and others who assist in specific assignments. Facilitative leadership will also be required with program management, quality engineering, and operations. This role will keep you challenged by taking advantage of your knowledge, experience, and skills in technical coordination and communication.

To be considered for the Senior Project Engineer, Test Equipment, here’s what you’ll typically need to bring with you:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Aeronautical, or Electrical Engineering
• 5+ years of engineering experience
• 3 years of leading technical projects or technical initiatives
• Must have the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance
• Demonstrated understanding achieved through experience in the design, analysis, development and production of complex electromechanical hardware.
• Self-starting instincts and strong analytical skills, both required to fulfill the demands of design and development of new products.
• Experience with component design, development and verification testing.
• The ability to effectively communicate technical and programmatic information and to manage competing priorities of multiple stakeholders.

As a Senior Project Engineer, Test Equipment, you will:

• 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.
• Operate as a key element in a team of creative, independent individuals.
• Coordinate and support the assembly of test equipment.
• Mentor younger engineers where and when appropriate.
• Work closely with the internal program teams to provide the design of specialized test equipment, systems architecture and interface definition, and requirements validation.
• Lead the design process and provide technical leadership within Moog’s program scope.

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: Buffalo, NY $115,000.00–$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 offers an exclusive workplace, and, as such, affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment based on merit 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.