Test Engineer

Moog Inc.; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

401k matching

Health insurance

Relocation assistance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Moog Inc. in Santa Barbara, CA is seeking a Test Engineer to execute real-time testing of developmental turreted weapon systems and configurations. You will develop test methods from system requirements and document findings in formal reports.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, experience in system development, integration or test, and the ability to access export-controlled information and obtain a U.S. security clearance. Onsite work with occasional travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in engineering required.
• Experience in system development, integration or test.
• Experience working in a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• High motivation and willingness to learn.
• Ability to access U.S. export-controlled information.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Execute real-time testing of developmental turreted weapon systems.
• Develop test methods based on system requirements.
• Document test findings and generate reports.
• Evaluate the system design using multiple engineering disciplines.
• Verify system-level performance and recommend approaches.
• Understand customer specifications and requirements.
• Travel up to 25% as needed.

Skills

Experience in system development

Experience in test

Team environment

Attention to detail

Motivation to learn

Willingness to obtain clearance

Education

Bachelor’s in 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

Test Engineer

Reporting To

Head, Engrg. Sect.

Work Schedule

Onsite – Santa Barbara, CA

Moog’s Santa Barbara Operations Provides Sub-systems And Components For Every Mission Critical System On a Modern Military Vehicle. Our Heritage Is In Electrohydraulic And Electromechanical Actuation Systems And Now, Through Acquisitions And Internal Development, Moog Provides Expert Solutions In

• Stabilized Turret Drive Systems
• Integrated Weapon Systems (full turret from mechanical design to fire control electronics and software)
• Ammunition Handling
• Data Control and Distribution
• Power Management and Distribution

We are looking for a Test Engineer at our location in Santa Barbara, California. We provide sub-systems and components for every mission critical system on a modern military vehicle. Our heritage is in electrohydraulic and electromechanical actuation systems and now, through acquisitions and internal development.

Here’s What You’ll Need To Bring With

• Bachelor’s in engineering
• Experience in the system development, integration or test
• Experience working in team environment
• Strong attention to detail
• High level of motivation and willingness to learn
• Strong work ethic
• Ability to access US export-controlled information
• Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance

It Would Be Great If You Also Had

• Turret fire control systems design, integration, and test experience
• MATLAB/Simulink expertise
• Active DoD Security Clearance

Here’s what you’ll be working on day to day:

• Execute real-time testing of developmental turreted weapon systems and differing mission configurations
• Develop test methods based on system requirements
• Document test findings and generate reports detailing results
• Evaluate the system design using a variety of engineering disciplines
• Based on fundamental engineering principles, verify system level performance of candidate approaches and recommend approaches to specific applications.
• Understand/interpret customer specifications and requirements.
• Ability to travel up to 25% depending on mission requirement. (historically has been 10%-15%)

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

Santa Barbara, CA $80,000.00–$90,000.00 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.

Moog offers an inclusive 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. 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.