Staff Design Engineer – Rocket Engines

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Job Title:

Staff Design Engineer – Rocket Engines

Work Schedule:

Onsite – Niagara Falls, NY

Moog Space and Defense Group is projecting significant growth driven by high levels of U.S. Department of Defense spending and the thirst for human exploration.  The Niagara Falls Site supplies rocket engines, propulsion systems, and propellant tanks for a variety of spacecraft, launch vehicle and strategic defense missions. 

We are looking for an experienced rocket engine (thruster) design engineer to add to our growing team and help us lead the way in new engine design. Primary applications are monopropellant and bipropellant rocket engines and propulsion systems for strategic missiles, LEO, GEO and exploration missions with thrust ranges from 0.2 lbf to >500 lbf.  The position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. DoD Security Clearance and access to U.S. export-controlled information.

To be considered for this position, here’s what you’ll need to bring with you:

• Staff Level: Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering with 12 years of proven industry experience in-space rocket engine design experience; MS or PhD preferred (candidates with less than 10 years’ experience will be considered based on content of past design and development experience specific to rocket engines). 

• At least 12 years of progressive experience, with 5 years of leading or supporting development projects.

• Experience interfacing with customers and demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to mentor and coach other engineers.

• Can understand new technical concepts and products. Utilize these skills to understand risks and take appropriate action.

• Experience designing rocket engines for large scale, large volume production with a design for manufacturing (DFM) mindset is a big plus.

As a Design Engineer, you will:

• Lead the overall engine design necessary to support customer missions, including the design of the injector and nozzle/chamber as well as establishing the valve requirements for bipropellant and/or monopropellant use cases.

• Support, oversee, and/or conduct the detailed analysis for the rocket engines including combustion, thermal, structural, dynamic and plume analyses. Depending on the project and/or your skill set(s), you may complete some of these required analyses.

• Plan the overall test campaign for the engine necessary to demonstrate compliance with customer requirements.

• Mentor and coach other design engineers in the design of various engine/system applications.

• Work in Teamcenter/NX or comparable CAD application. Direct other engineers to generate conceptual designs/drawings, and/or conduct that work individually.

• Develop new product requirements through consulting with customers and sales personnel and help translate those requirements to actionable engineering development strategies for the product area.  Help build and establish contacts with the customer base and be a recognized subject matter expert.

• Often support the pursuits and/or provide guidance to other Moog business units.

• Validate conceptual problem solutions by performing trade studies and analyses.

• Assist in interviewing, training, and counseling junior engineers.

• Present your work to colleagues and to customers.

The primary site for this role is at our Niagara Falls location.  Consideration will be given to other Moog locations in East Aurora NY, Arvada CO, Mountain View CA, Chatsworth CA, Gilbert AZ, or Huntsville AL. Occasional travel to Niagara Falls will be required if the individual resides in one of these other sites.  Moog SDG has engineering resources in several locations in the United States. 

Our Benefits:

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits on day one

Flexible planned vacation

401K, profit share, and employee stock purchase options

Tuition reimbursement program

Inclusive company culture

Salary Range Transparency:

Niagara Falls, NY $100,000.00–$215,000.00 Annually

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