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:
IPT Lead Engineer
Reporting To:Director, SDG BU Engineering
Work Schedule:Onsite - Buffalo, NY
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 (SDG) 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.
Shape the Next Generation of Strategic DefenseThis is an opportunity to work at the forefront of advanced missile and space defense technology-developing the systems that will help protect the nation and define the next generation of strategic defense capabilities. You'll report directly to the Director of Engineering and work on-site in Plant 27.
Why This Opportunity MattersThis is more than another engineering position. You'll be working on
some of the Department of Defense's highest-priority programs, tackling complex engineering challenges and developing technology that will have a direct impact on national security.
You'll help develop
generational defense capabilities, including advanced anti-ballistic missile defense systems and the next-generation intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).
If you're an engineer who wants to move beyond simply designing components-and wants to
lead the technical direction of an entire system and help shape the future of strategic defense-this is an opportunity to make a significant impact.
The OpportunityAs an
IPT Lead Engineer, you'll play a critical technical leadership role in the development of advanced
thrust vector control (TVC) actuation systems.
This is not a sustainment role. You'll be helping
design, develop, integrate, test, and transition next-generation hardware from concept through production.
With broad technical autonomy, you'll lead complex engineering efforts, drive technical decisions, coordinate across disciplines and organizations, and serve as a key technical interface with customers and external partners.
You'll have the opportunity to influence both the
technology and the direction of the program.
What You'll BringTo be considered for this IPT Lead Engineer role, you'll need:
- U.S. Secret Clearance required; Top Secret preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related discipline
- 7+ years of experience in actuator and controller design
- 3+ years leading technical teams
- Demonstrated experience across the full engineering lifecycle, from concept and development through integration, test, and production
- Experience preparing for and presenting customer design and program reviews
- Experience with risk management and Earned Value Management (EVM)
- Experience developing schedules using Microsoft Project
- Familiarity with Agile development processes
What You'll DoAs an IPT Lead Engineer you will:
- Lead the Integrated Product Team responsible for the technical oversight, design, development, integration, and test of TVC actuation systems
- Provide hands-on technical leadership throughout the product lifecycle
- Ensure end-to-end products are designed, integrated, and tested to meet program requirements
- Lead design maturation and transition of hardware into production
- Lead and participate in technical trade studies, balancing mechanical, physical, environmental, payload, power, propulsion, thermal, communications, and attitude-control requirements
- Support major program design, integration, qualification, and readiness reviews
- Serve as a primary technical interface across program, engineering, customer, and external partner organizations
- Develop and maintain technical development plans, schedules, and execution inputs
- Develop Basis of Estimates (BOEs) for program tasks and new business opportunities
- Communicate development status and establish meaningful metrics to track execution and technical progress
- Provide schedule status, Estimate-to-Complete (ETC), and variance inputs to Cost Account Managers
- Define technical objectives and drive solutions to complex engineering problems
- Provide technical direction and mentorship to engineers and other professional staff
- Develop and execute engineering solutions spanning design, integration, testing, documentation, resources, compliance, and safety
- Coordinate technical documentation, reporting, presentations, and customer communications
- Anticipate future technology needs and identify opportunities to apply emerging engineering technologies
- Support the development and expansion of new business opportunities.
How We Care for YouIn return, we care for you by providing incredible "work perks" including:
- 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 available including an on-site wellness center, miles of walking trails, tons of employee engagement activities and so much more!
#LI-SR1
Salary Range Transparency:Buffalo, NY $140,000.00-$180,000.00 Annually
Salary Range DisclaimerThe 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.
EOE/AA Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran
Moog offers an exclusive workplace, and, as such, affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment based on merit without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department via phone at .
No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Absent compliance with these pre-conditions resumes submitted directly to any Moog Inc. employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Moog Inc.
Never miss an opportunity! Create an alert based on the job you applied for.
