Moog is hiring a Senior Project Engineer to join our Aerospace Test Systems team. In this role, you will lead the design, development, and integration of hydroelectric test equipment for flight control actuation systems and weapons bay actuators for next-generation military aircraft. You will manage all aspects of a project including planning, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and team leadership.
What You'll Do
- Lead a team of engineers to develop, integrate, and verify complex electromechanical and mechanical test equipment.
- Manage project execution, including planning, organizing tasks, and effectively managing the budget and schedule.
- Track and report on the team's progress towards schedule and cost goals.
- Coordinate the work of engineers and technicians who support specific assignments.
- Guide the evolution of the conceptual design and serve as focal point for customer communications.
- Lead the development process, including creating requirements, developing verification plans, and authoring test procedures and verification analyses.
- Work with Program Management to successfully execute product development.
- Prepare and make presentations to customers to support design reviews and technical interface meetings.
- Support programs with some travel (5%) and participation in presentations to customers.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical is desirable)
- 7+ years of professional experience in design/development engineering (5+ years with Master’s Degree in Engineering)
- Experience leading technical teams
- Experience managing cost, schedule and scope for technical projects
- Experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) fundamentals
Nice to Have
- Experience in Requirements Management, Verification and Validation Methods, and/or Integration and Test
- Experience with project planning, scheduling and resource loading; experience with MS Project
- Experience in the design, analysis and development of complex systems
- Test experience with electric/hydraulic driven systems
- Familiarity with MATLAB, Simulink, and dSpace hardware for system performance and real-time modeling
- Master of Science Degree in Engineering
- Experience in the aerospace/defense manufacturing industry
Technical Stack
- MATLAB
- Simulink
- dSpace hardware
- MS Project
Team & Environment
You will lead a team of highly skilled engineers within the Test Systems Engineering team, reporting directly to an Engineering manager. This role supports a culture focused on solving interesting technical challenges.
Benefits & Compensation
- Annual salary range: $130,000.00–$170,000.00
- Competitive compensation package
- Annual profit sharing
- Matching 401k
- Ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- Flexible paid time off
- Holidays and parental leave program
- Relocation assistance
- Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability
- Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages
- Tuition Assistance
- Mentorship and coaching opportunities
- Leadership development and other personal growth programs
- Inclusive culture enhanced by Employee Resource Groups and team-building activities
- 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off
Work Mode
This role operates on a hybrid basis, with work locations in Torrance, CA.
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.
