Associate Project Engineer

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Niagara Falls, NY, USA
In-Office
70K-100K Annually
Mid level
Aerospace
The Role
Serves as the responsible engineer and customer technical point of contact for space propulsion hardware projects. Coordinates product, design, drafting, analysis, fabrication, assembly, and testing teams; prepares engineering reports and production documentation; leads rocket-engine hot-fire support; and assists with bids, schedules, technical compliance, scope definitions, and estimates. The role shares responsibility for project cost and schedule targets and requires customer communication, onsite work, physical testing, and eligibility for U.S. security clearance.
Summary Generated by Built In

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:

Associate Project Engineer

Reporting To:

Manager, Staff Engineering

Work Schedule:

Onsite – Niagara Falls, NYMoog Space and Defense Group is projecting significant growth driven by high levels of U.S. Department of Defense spending and continued desire for space exploration.  The Engines Business Unit at the Moog Niagara Falls site supplies rocket engines, propellant tanks, and propulsion systems for a variety of spacecraft, launch vehicle, and strategic defense missions.We are looking for an Associate Project Engineer to be the technical lead and point of contact for customers on design and development, and production programs for space propulsion hardware.  The successful candidate will coordinate the work of designers, drafters, technicians, analysts, and other key members of a project team in the pursuit of successful project execution.  Working jointly with the program manager, the associate project engineer shares responsibility for execution of cost and schedule targets throughout the course of a project.  Facilitative leadership between program management, quality, and operations groups will be required in this role.  The project engineer will report directly to the Product and Project Engineering Manager.This position will be based primarily out of the Niagara Falls facility, however travel between Niagara Falls and East Aurora facilities may also be required depending on the needs of particular programs.To be considered for the Associate Project Engineer, here’s what you’ll need to bring with you:
  • Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline.  Mechanical or Aerospace preferred.
  • A minimum of three (3) years of related product or project engineering experience, with a proven track record of successful completion of projects.
  • Experience interfacing with customers and demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently with a strong technical foundation.  Previous experience supporting propulsion hardware preferred but not required.
  • Self-starting instincts and an eagerness to own all aspects of an assigned project.
  • This position requires a full physical which includes bloodwork and pulmonary function testing.
  • Must have the ability to obtain U.S. Security Clearance
As an Associate Project Engineer, you will:
  • Serve responsible engineer and technical point of contact to customers on production of space propulsion hardware, primarily with rocket engines and chemical propulsion systems.
  • Preparation of engineering reports associated with assigned projects and/or models.
  • Lead and coordinate efforts of supporting engineering functions, e.g., Product Engineering, Design Engineering, Drafting, Analysis.
  • Author/prepare production assembly and test documentation and procedures.
  • Lead engineering support for hot fire of rocket engines for production programs.
  • Coordination of development and production hardware fabrication, assembly, and test.
  • Assist bid and proposal of new projects providing scope definitions, defining project schedules, assessing technical compliance, technical volume generation, and providing engineering estimates.
How We Care for You:
  • 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 & 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
  • Culture: Warm, respectful, family-like environment driven by our 12 core values. Multiple Employee Resource Groups led by our employees, open and welcoming to all.
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Salary Range Transparency:

Niagara Falls, NY $70,000.00–$100,000.00 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. 


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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline; mechanical or aerospace engineering preferred
  • At least three years of related product or project engineering experience with successful project completion
  • Experience interfacing with customers
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work independently with a strong technical foundation
  • Previous experience supporting propulsion hardware
  • Self-starting approach and willingness to own all aspects of assigned projects
  • Ability to complete a full physical, including bloodwork and pulmonary function testing
  • Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance
  • Ability to travel between Niagara Falls and East Aurora facilities as needed
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