Project Engineer

Posted 16 Days Ago
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Santa Barbara, CA, USA
In-Office
120K-165K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace
The Role
Lead design, development, integration, and testing of turreted weapon systems from contract award through production. Guide multidisciplinary engineers, manage configuration control and BOM, develop test plans and tooling, support field testing, proposals, and supply chain coordination.
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:

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 development of full Turreted 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 $120,000.00–$165,000.00 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 844-367-5787.

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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Engineering, or related field
  • 5+ years engineering experience working with complex systems
  • Experience with configuration control of complex electro-mechanical systems
  • Experience with military or aerospace systems
  • Ability to understand dynamic control architectures and performance simulations
  • Ability to read and interpret hardware drawings, schematics, and device specifications
  • Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills
  • Good problem solving, abstraction, and presentation skills
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance, if required
  • Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, 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.)
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