Senior Design Engineer

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Job Title:

Senior Design Engineer

Reporting To:

Manager, Engrg.

Work Schedule:

Onsite – Buffalo, NY

Moog Commercial Aircraft Group is at the forefront of the aerospace industry providing flight control equipment and systems to the world’s leading commercial platforms.  We are positioned on virtually every aircraft in the marketplace, supplying reliable systems that are highly supportable and add significant value for our customers. 

Moog designs, manufactures and integrates precision motion control components and systems.  Our high-performance solutions are used in satellites and space vehicles, military and commercial aircraft, launch vehicles, missiles, industrial machinery, marine applications, and medical equipment.  While we are most known for our products that are the best in the industry, what’s unique about Moog is our enabling, pioneering culture.

Headquartered in East Aurora, NY, we employ over 13,000 employees in 28 countries.  We operate within a culture of trust and mutual respect, allowing our employees to collaborate to produce cutting edge technology.

We are seeking a Senior Design Engineer to join our team in the development of complex mechanical and electromechanical components and systems that support next-generation aerospace platforms.

As a Senior Design Engineer, you will...

• Lead the design, development, and testing of advanced mechanical and electromechanical hardware, including servomechanisms and fluid power control systems.
• Translate customer needs into technical requirements and conceptual designs through trade studies and proposal development.
• Perform detailed design analyses including stress, thermal, fracture mechanics, and producibility assessments.
• Select appropriate materials, fits, finishes, and treatments to meet performance, cost, and manufacturability goals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, reliability, environmental test, and quality engineering to ensure design compatibility and production readiness.
• Guide drafting personnel and Assembly & Test Technicians throughout the development process.
• Communicate with customers and internal stakeholders to define design constraints, resolve technical issues, and present design solutions.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians, including setting priorities and conducting performance reviews when applicable.
• Support the transition of designs from development to production, ensuring high producibility and cost-effectiveness.
• Represent Moog in technical discussions with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.

To be considered for the Senior Design Engineer here’s what you’ll need to bring with you:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related field.
• 8+ years of experience in the design and development of mechanical or electromechanical systems.
• Strong background in design analysis, including stress analysis, kinematics, vibration, and fluid mechanics.
• Proven ability to lead design efforts from concept through production with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with closed-loop systems, fluid power control, servomechanisms, Finite Element Analysis, fracture mechanics, and Computer-Aided Design (CAD).
• Familiarity with aerospace industry standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., FAA, NASA, military specifications).
• Demonstrated success in developing and delivering complex mechanical systems from concept to production.
• Ability to work effectively within a collaborative, multidisciplinary product design team.
• Experience in proposal development, cost estimation, and technical documentation.

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

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Salary Range Transparency:

Buffalo, NY $110,000.00–$140,000.00 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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