Project Engineer

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:

Project Engineer

Reporting To:

Manager, Site Engineering

Work Schedule:

Onsite – Chatsworth, CA

Our Space and Defense Group is looking for a Project Engineer to lead technical projects and develop new electromechanical systems in our Space Mechanisms group. You will lead the development and deployment of new technical projects within existing product lines..  Reporting to an Engineering Manager, you will have a 9/80 schedule and work onsite daily in Chatsworth, CA (Los Angeles area).

Here’s what you’ll need to bring with you:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 6+ years of professional work experience in Development Engineering
• OR Master’s Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 3+ years of professional work experience in Development Engineering
• Ability to access U.S. export-controlled information.

It would be great if you also had:

• Experience in the design, analysis, and development of complex electromechanical systems
• Experience managing technical projects for Space components or systems
• Experience contributing to the preparation of proposal designs, cost estimates, and technical volume write-ups
• Experience creating and communicating schedules
• Experience with AutoCAD, NX, or other 2D/3D design tools
• Familiarity with Microsoft Project

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Lead technical projects from concept through design, install, qualification, and handover to production, serving as the single point of contact across multiple teams with a main operation focus
• Define program plans, outlining strategy, scope, schedule, resource requirements, and cost targets. Work with multiple engineering functions and teams to complete the program towards the plan.
• Define and direct tasks to be performed by the team. Prioritize team project work based on the schedule, risk, resources, and payback. Track status of projects and action items against the schedule.
• Identify creative ways to navigate obstacles and meet the schedule despite setbacks.
• Communicate project status, highlight schedule risk, and develop recovery plans in the event of a project slip.
• Contribute to the development of new product requirements through consulting with customers and sales personnel.
• Validate conceptual problem solutions by performing trade studies and analyses.
• Create reliable designs through a comprehensive experimental development test program.
• Document designs, analyses, and test results with accurate and concise reports.
• Direct the review, selection, budget and schedule of external vendors and integrators for delivery of selected projects.

Here’s what is in it for you:

• Financial Rewards: Great compensation package, annual profit sharing, matching 401k, Retirement Savings Plan, the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, and relocation assistance.  Our Chatsworth plant has a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off!
• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages from day one.
• Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance up to $15K per year, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs
• Diverse and Inclusive Workplace: Employee Resource Groups, cultural events, and celebrations.

Moog Space and Defense Group is the premier motion and flow control solutions provider for satellites, human-rated space vehicles, launch vehicles, missiles, military ground vehicles, naval vessels, and security and surveillance.  Headquartered in East Aurora, NY, Moog employs 14,000 employees in 24 countries.  At Moog we have a culture of trust and mutual respect; and for you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.

At Moog we work in an environment where people trust, respect, and encourage one another.  We believe in our people, and it shows in ev