Associate Project Engineer, Test Equipment

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:

Associate Project Engineer, Test Equipment

Reporting To:

Manager Sr., SDG Engineering

Work Schedule:

Onsite – Buffalo, NY

As an Associate Project Engineer, Test Equipment in our Space & Defense Group in East Aurora, NY you will be responsible for design and development of hydraulic, electro-hydraulic, electro-mechanical, servo-mechanism, and electro-pneumatic components and systems that will be used to test the products of Moog, Inc.

This position is responsible for design and development of new test equipment, assemblies, and/or processes to meet cost, schedule, and performance goals. You will contribute to the design of test equipment to verify functional performance of products used on military, commercial, and space vehicles. Your primary concerns are system or component performance and integration…and achieving both within budget and prescribed schedules. You will coordinate the work of drafters, technicians, designers, analysts, manufacturing engineers and others who assist in specific assignments. Facilitative leadership will also be required with program management, quality engineering, and operations. This role will keep you challenged by taking advantage of your knowledge, experience, and skills in technical coordination and communication. 

As an Associate Project Engineer, Test Equipment, you will:

• Establish and monitor engineering project budgets and schedules.
• Validate conceptual problem solutions by performing trade studies and analyses.
• Prepare successful proposal designs, cost estimates, and shoulder the responsibility for writing the technical volume.
• Operate as a key element in a team of creative, independent individuals.
• Coordinate and support the assembly of test equipment.
• Mentor younger engineers where and when appropriate.
• Work closely with the internal program teams to provide the design of specialized test equipment, systems architecture and interface definition, and requirements validation. 
• Lead the design process and provide technical leadership within Moog’s program scope.

To be considered for the Associate Project Engineer, Test Equipment, here’s what you’ll typically need to bring with you:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Aeronautical, or Electrical Engineering with 3 years of experience or, a MS Degree in Engineering and 1 year of experience.

• Demonstrated understanding achieved through experience in the design, analysis, development and production of complex electromechanical hardware.
• Self-starting instincts and strong analytical skills, both required to fulfill the demands of design and development of new products. 
• Experience with component design, development and verification testing.
• The ability to effectively communicate technical and programmatic information and to manage competing priorities of multiple stakeholders.

• Due to involvement with certain military programs, US citizenship is required

How We Care For You: 

• Financial Rewards: great 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 

• 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 

• Collaborative and Welcoming Workplace: Inclusive culture rooted in our values, enhanced by Employee Resource Groups, and team-building activities.
• Additional site-specific benefits may be offered

At Moog we solve our customer’s most difficult problems in an environment founded on mutual respect. Our people know that they can trust us to support them when they challenge the status quo to make things better. We know that creating a supportive culture where people feel free to make their own decisions is inextricably linked to producing a better product for our customers. We’d like to tell you more.

Salary Range Transparency:

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