Sr. Design Engineer

Position Overview

Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. As a Sr. Design Engineer reporting to Manager Staff, SDG Engineering, you will work onsite in Buffalo, NY (Moog WNY Defense location in East Aurora, New York) contributing to significant growth in design and development projects. You will address challenging electromechanical/electrohydraulic applications for missile flight actuation and military vehicle motion control. This role requires the ability to obtain a U.S. DoD Security Clearance and handle U.S. export-controlled information.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design effort for applications including missile steering actuation systems and critical positioning systems, with a focus on servomechanism, servo valves, and control.
• Apply your expertise in design for manufacturability by collaborating with peer engineers and technicians.
• Support detailed analyses such as CAD layout, GD&T tolerance analysis, dynamic, structural, and thermal evaluations, including brushless motors sizing and operation.
• Direct engineers in generating conceptual designs and drawings, ensuring complete and accurate documentation using GD&T methodologies.
• Present your work to colleagues and customers, while mentoring and coaching other design engineers.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering with 10 years of relevant experience, or a Master's Degree with 8 years of design experience.
• Experience interfacing with customers and strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to mentor and coach other engineers.
• Ability to understand and apply new technical concepts and manage associated risks.
• Practical knowledge of technical drawing practices and GD&T standards.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling.

Benefits & Perks

• Financial Rewards: Great compensation package, annual profit sharing, matching 401k, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays, parental leave program, and relocation assistance.
• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and supplemental benefits.
• Professional Skills Development: Tuition assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development, and personal growth programs.
• Collaborative and Welcoming Workplace: Inclusive culture enhanced by Employee Resource Groups and team-building activities.

Compensation: Buffalo, NY $95,000.00-$140,000.00 Annually. The base salary range reflects Moog's established guidelines and is one component of the total rewards package, which may include annual bonuses, an open paid time off policy, and additional region-specific benefits.