Senior Engineer, Project Lead (DoD Clearance)

About the position

Moog is looking for a Senior Project Engineer to develop electro-mechanical and mechanical components and systems for flight control applications. You will provide technical leadership for advanced development programs that provide flight actuation components and systems on next generation military aircraft. 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. Moog Military Aircraft provides flight control equipment and systems to the world's leading military platforms. At Moog we have a culture of trust and mutual respect; and for you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.

Responsibilities

• Be the primary motivator and a contributor to the analysis, conceptual design, development, and testing of complex flight actuation control hardware used on military vehicles and equipment
• Oversee validation of system or component performance and integration, and coordinate the work of engineers and technicians who support specific assignments
• Guide the evolution of the conceptual design, and serve as focal point for customer communications
• Work with Program Management to ensure projects are completed
• Ensure project success by tracking and reporting on team's progress towards schedule and cost goals
• Document Lessons Learned, and ensure previous Lessons Learned are incorporated into new projects
• Communicate fluently to different audiences, both internal and external
• Prepare and make presentations to customers to support design reviews and technical interface meetings
• Support programs with some travel (5%) and the participation in presentations to customers
• Coordinate qualification of new products through a comprehensive development test program
• Document designs, analyses, and test results with accurate and concise reports

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• 7+ years of professional design/development engineering work experience, 3+ of which should be in the Aerospace industry
• Experience leading technical teams
• Experience managing cost, schedule and scope for technical projects
• This job requires a US security clearance therefore US citizenship is required

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in EVMS fundamentals, project planning, scheduling and resource loading; experience with MS Project
• The Engineering Bachelor's degree is in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• Advanced degree in Engineering
• Experience in the design, analysis, and development of complex electrohydraulic or electromechanical components
• Experience in the design, analysis and development of complex systems

Benefits

• 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, 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
• Diverse and Inclusive Workplace: Employee Resource Groups, cultural events, and celebrations