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Project Engineer

$90k - $142k

Moog Military Aircraft LLC

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 :

Project Engineer

Reporting To:

Engineering, Project Engineering

Work Schedule:

Hybrid – Santa Barbara, CA

Moog Space and Defense Group provides sub-systems and components for every mission critical system on a modern military vehicle. Our heritage is in electrohydraulic and electromechanical actuation systems and now, through acquisitions and internal developmentoffullTurreted Weapon Systems (TWS) solutions.

The Project Engineer for Turreted Weapons Systems will be working on the design, development, and implementation of turreted weapons systems. The Project Engineer is responsible for ensuring the successful integration of turreted weapons systems into various platforms, such as military vehicles or portable platforms.

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

Plan and execute the design and development phase of turreted weapon systems from contract award through transition into production

Lead the technical team by providing guidance to the systems, mechanical, electrical, and software design engineers to ensure the resulting solution meets the performance and programmatic needs

Lead the development, prototyping, integration, and debugging of complex systems consisting of mechanical, electrical, and software subsystems

Maintain the appropriate level of configuration management of the design throughout the program, including ensuring an accurate Bill of Material

Coordinate and contribute to technical reports, data items, and presentations

Develop test plans for internal use and customer acceptance and assembly work instructions, and define tooling and test equipment needs

Work with supply chain to identify options that support the needs of the program

Support field testing

Support proposal, business development, and continuous improvement activities

Here's what you'll need to bring with you:

Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering, or related field

Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills

5+ years engineering experience working with complex systems

Experience with configuration control of complex electro-mechanical systems. Military or aerospace systems highly preferred.

Ability to understand dynamic control architectures, performance simulations, hardware drawings, schematics, and device specifications

Good problem solving, abstraction, and presentation skills

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance, if required

It would be nice if you also had:

Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

Familiarity with military ground-mobile applications

Experience with turreted weapon systems

Working knowledge of small/medium caliber direct fire weapons

Experience with target acquisition systems (sights, range finders, etc.)

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.

Inclusive company culture.

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

Salary Range Transparency:

Santa Barbara, CA

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 :

Project Engineer

Reporting To:

Engineering, Project Engineering

Work Schedule:

Hybrid – Santa Barbara, CA

Moog Space and Defense Group provides sub-systems and components for every mission critical system on a modern military vehicle. Our heritage is in electrohydraulic and electromechanical actuation systems and now, through acquisitions and internal developmentoffullTurreted Weapon Systems (TWS) solutions.

The Project Engineer for Turreted Weapons Systems will be working on the design, development, and implementation of turreted weapons systems. The Project Engineer is responsible for ensuring the successful integration of turreted weapons systems into various platforms, such as military vehicles or portable platforms.

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

  • Plan and execute the design and development phase of turreted weapon systems from contract award through transition into production

  • Lead the technical team by providing guidance to the systems, mechanical, electrical, and software design engineers to ensure the resulting solution meets the performance and programmatic needs

  • Lead the development, prototyping, integration, and debugging of complex systems consisting of mechanical, electrical, and software subsystems

  • Maintain the appropriate level of configuration management of the design throughout the program, including ensuring an accurate Bill of Material

  • Coordinate and contribute to technical reports, data items, and presentations

  • Develop test plans for internal use and customer acceptance and assembly work instructions, and define tooling and test equipment needs

  • Work with supply chain to identify options that support the needs of the program

  • Support field testing

  • Support proposal, business development, and continuous improvement activities

Here's what you'll need to bring with you:

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering, or related field

  • Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills

  • 5+ years engineering experience working with complex systems

  • Experience with configuration control of complex electro-mechanical systems. Military or aerospace systems highly preferred.

  • Ability to understand dynamic control architectures, performance simulations, hardware drawings, schematics, and device specifications

  • Good problem solving, abstraction, and presentation skills

  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance, if required

It would be nice if you also had:

  • Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

  • Familiarity with military ground-mobile applications

  • Experience with turreted weapon systems

  • Working knowledge of small/medium caliber direct fire weapons

  • Experience with target acquisition systems (sights, range finders, etc.)

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!

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Salary Range Transparency:

Santa Barbara, CA $90,000.00–$142,000.00 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.

EOE/AA Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran

Moog is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io.

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