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Mechanical Engineer

Moog Inc.
Salt Lake City, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 13 May 2026
💰 $105,000/yr($75,000/yr$105,000/yr)

About the role

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:

Mechanical Engineer

Reporting To:

Supervisor, Engineering

Work Schedule:

Onsite – Salt Lake City, UT

Moog, Inc. is a global leader in motion control across land, sea air and space, pioneering advanced solutions to drive cutting edge innovation for our valued customers.

Our Space and Defense Group is the operating group with the longest heritage at Moog and serves ever-evolving markets with ongoing innovation that allows for constantly developing technology and excellent career opportunities.  

Our Defense division in Salt Lake City, UT is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join our dynamic team! This Mechanical Engineer is responsible for design and development of new electrical test equipment, assemblies, and/or processes to meet cost, schedule, and performance goals. You will contribute to the design of test equipment to verify the functional performance of products used on flight controls. You will report to the Engineering Supervisor and enjoy a 9/80 schedule on first shift!

As our Mechanical Engineer, you will make critical contributions by holding responsibility for:

  • Operate as key element in a team of creative, independent individuals.

  • Contribute to the development of new test equipment through consulting with internal customers.

  • Design hydraulic / pneumatic schematics to support new test system designs.

  • Integrate hydraulic components into higher level test systems.

  • Prepare, support, and guide the work of Assembly and Test technicians supporting your development activities.

  • Contribute on work estimates for design and development efforts.

  • Maintain engineering records, changes made and effects of changes on performance.

  • Create reliable designs through a comprehensive experimental development test program.

  • Document designs, analyses, and test results with accurate and concise reports.

  • Shares values of “teamwork is a must” and thus good communication is key.

  • Coordinate and support the assembly of test equipment.

To be considered for the Mechanical Engineer role, you’ll need to bring with you:

  • Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field + 2 years of relevant experience in a Design, Mechanical, Test or related Engineer role; in lieu of a degree, those with equivalent years of experience will also be considered

  • CAD/Solid modeling and drafting experience is required

  • Demonstrated proficiency in applying GD&T standards

  • Self-motivated, critical thinking and strong analytical skills

It’d be great if you also had:

  • Direct industry experience within an aerospace/defense manufacturing environment is strongly preferred!

  • Experience with NX or Teamcenter is also ideal

 How we care for you: 

  • Financial Rewards: Great compensation package, bonus opportunities, matching 401k and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations), Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts 

  • Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistance 

  • Health & Wellbeing: 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 Culture: Warm, respectful, family-like environment rooted in our 12 core values. Enhanced by multiple employee-led Employee Resource Groups, and various team-building activities, delivering a truly open and supportive workplace.

  • Additional site-specific benefits also available!

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Salary Range Transparency:

Salt Lake City, UT $75,000.00–$105,000.00 Annually

Salary Range Disclaimer

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Moog salary range for this position in the given work location. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, a

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