Associate Project Engineer

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Job Title:

Associate Project Engineer

Work Schedule:

Onsite – Santa Barbara, CA

Moog’s Santa Barbara Operations in Goleta, California, is growing—and we’re looking for Associate Project Engineer.  These positions require having a current Security Clearance, or the ability to obtain Security Clearance.

As a part of Moog’s Space and Defense Group, you’ll help develop solutions that support mission-critical systems on modern military platforms. Whether your expertise lies in embedded real-time systems or control and signal processing, we offer impactful work in a collaborative, mission-focused environment.

Location:

This is an on-site position at our Goleta, CA (Santa Barbara) facility.

About Our Work

Our Santa Barbara site specializes in:

• Stabilized Turret Drive Systems

• Integrated Weapon Systems (from mechanical design to fire control electronics and software)

• Ammunition Handling

• Data Control and Distribution

• Power Management and Distribution

Here’s what you’ll be working on day to day: 

• Construct the development program plan for assigned projects in accordance with customer and Moog requirements, including necessary analyses, development hardware, and testing. 

• Coordinate the implementation of the development program plan and project support activity. 

• Provide oversight and maintenance of program progress for schedule and cost targets.

• Ensure the planned development activity will result in a straightforward transfer of a producible, robust design to production.

• Interact with customers and subcontractors as required to resolve development program issues, negotiate technical details, and report progress.

• Coordinate the activities of program support departments, providing direction and technical assistance as required and monitoring progress.

• Evaluate and implement alternatives when situations involving discrepant hardware or test anomalies arise, performing appropriate trade studies and engineering analyses as required.

Here's what you will need to bring with you to be considered:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

• Self-starting instincts, an aptitude for creative synthesis, and the ability to utilize and quickly learn advanced design and/or analysis techniques.

• Basic knowledge of closed-loop control systems, mechanical and electrical hardware design.

• Ability to clearly communicate with other Engineers, Production Staff, and Management.

• Willingness and ability to adapt and make changes and improvements to meet business needs.

Here’s what is in it for you:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits on day one.

• Flexible planned vacation.

• 401K, Retirement Savings Plan, profit share, and employee stock purchase options.

• Tuition reimbursement program.

• Inclusive company culture.

• Work a 9/80 schedule with every-other Friday off!

Salary Range Transparency:

Santa Barbara, CA $70,000.00–$95,000.00 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, and performance. The range(s) listed is just one component of Moog's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, an open paid time off policy, and many region-specific benefits. 

This position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.

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