Mechanical Systems Engineer - Flight Control Actuation

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Job Title:

Mechanical Systems Engineer - Flight Control Actuation

Reporting To:

Work Schedule:

Hybrid – Torrance, CA

Moog is looking for a Mechanical Systems Engineer for our growing actuation design engineering department, developing flight control and weapons bay actuators for next generation military aircraft. We are expanding our staff as we grow our technology, mission areas, and market share.  Reporting to an Engineering Manager, you will have a 9/80 work schedule with a hybrid work option (3 days/week in the office) in Torrance, CA.

In this role, you will be a key contributor to one or more of Moog’s new development projects focused on designing, verifying, and delivering aircraft flight control actuators or weapons bay actuators. Specific tasks may involve product development, requirements definition, integration and test, performance analysis, report writing, and customer briefing.  The successful candidate will be interested in big-picture thinking and working in a multi-disciplinary environment to resolve technically challenging problems.

Moog’s Military Aircraft Group is a global leader in designing primary and secondary flight control actuation systems (FCAS) for military and commercial aircraft. We design and integrate FCAS systems for cutting edge aircraft like the F-35 Lightning II and the V280 Valor next generation tiltrotor Aircraft. Headquartered in East Aurora, NY, Moog employs 14,000 employees in 24 countries.  Working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life, inside and outside of work.

As a Mechanical Systems Engineer, you will:

• Contribute as a key technical member on a team of creative, independent individuals to develop, integrate, and verify complex hydraulic and electromechanical actuators

• Coordinate/facilitate design product discussions across other development teams and Moog sites

• Effectively create and communicate design requirements

• Support the identification and definition of Verification and Validation approaches

• Develop verification plans and verification cross reference matrices (VCRM’s) for high performance control systems.

• Develop test plans and procedures in support of requirements verification and system qualification.

• Create concise reports to document test results, requirement verification, limitations and constraints.

• Support actuator integration and test, including any anomaly investigations

• Travel 5-15% to other Moog sites and customer sites (primarily US based)

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

• Bachelor of Science Degree in a STEM discipline (Engineering, Math, Science, Technology; Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering is desirable)

• 5+ years of professional experience in the field of Engineering (3+ years with Master’s Degree or PhD)

• Experience with elements of an aerospace development program; system design, requirements development, integration, test, validation, verification, project management

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills

This job requires access to United States export-controlled information

It’d be great if you also had:

• Experience with aerospace actuator architectures, design, and verification

• Experience with requirement management tools such as DOORS/Cameo

• Experience working with safety-critical systems

• Test experience with electric/hydraulic driven systems

• Experience in the aerospace industry

• The engineering degree is in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

• DoD Secret clearance or the ability to acquire a clearance

How We Care for You:

• Financial Rewards: competitive compensation package, annual profit sharing, matching 401k, and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

• Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistance.  Our Torrance site has a 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off.

• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, v