Senior Project Engineer

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Buffalo, NY, USA
In-Office
120K-150K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace
The Role
Leads complex test equipment engineering projects supporting military aircraft sustainment and production acceptance testing. Responsibilities include managing scope, schedules, costs, risks, requirements, verification and validation; developing technical requirements, statements of work, and proposals; coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams; managing suppliers and subcontractors; collaborating with military customers; resolving technical issues; and ensuring compliance with safety, regulatory, customer, and contractual requirements.
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Job Title:

Senior Project Engineer

Reporting To:

Senior Staff Project Engineer

Work Schedule:

Hybrid – Buffalo, NY

At Moog, we help keep some of the world's most advanced military aircraft mission ready. Our Military Aircraft Group supports global fleets including the F-35, F-15, F-16, F/A-18, and Eurofighter Typhoon through a worldwide network of sustainment operations, engineering expertise, and support facilities.

We're looking for a Senior Project Engineer to join our Military Global Sustainment (MGS) Test Equipment Engineering team. In this role, you'll lead complex engineering projects that deliver specialized test equipment used to support depot maintenance and production acceptance testing of military aircraft flight control systems.

This is a highly visible role that combines technical leadership, project execution, customer collaboration, and vendor management. You'll work closely with military customers, engineering teams, and suppliers around the world to deliver critical test capabilities that help maintain aircraft readiness.

As Senior Project Engineer, you’ll have the opportunity to lead technically challenging programs that directly support military aircraft around the world. Working alongside experienced engineers, customers, and suppliers, you'll help deliver advanced test solutions that keep critical platforms operational and mission ready.

To be considered for Senior Project Engineer, here’s what you’ll typically bring with you:

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.

  • Seven (7) or more years of experience leading technical engineering projects in aerospace, defense, automotive, test equipment, or a similar industry.

  • Experience managing project scope, schedule, cost, and technical deliverables.

  • Strong background in requirements management, system verification, and validation processes.

  • Experience working with external suppliers, subcontractors, or development partners.

  • Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to collaborate across technical disciplines and customer organizations.

  • Ability to obtain U.S. and/or U.K. security clearance, as required.

It’s preferred if you bring:

  • Experience with aerospace hydraulic, electro-mechanical, or flight control actuation systems.

  • Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.

  • Exposure to military or defense programs and international customers.

  • Familiarity with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS).

  • Experience developing technical proposals, supporting audits, and managing complex engineering programs.

As Senior Project Engineer, you will:

  • Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of test equipment projects supporting military aircraft sustainment programs.

  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing scope, schedule, cost, and technical requirements.

  • Partner with U.S. and international military customers to define requirements and ensure successful project execution.

  • Develop technical requirements, statements of work, and proposal content for new test equipment programs.

  • Coordinate cross-functional engineering teams throughout the design, build, qualification, and delivery phases.

  • Select, manage, and evaluate subcontractors and suppliers to ensure quality and performance expectations are met.

  • Monitor project schedules, budgets, risks, and resource requirements while providing regular updates to stakeholders.

  • Support issue resolution, root cause investigations, and quality initiatives to ensure successful project outcomes.

  • Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, customer, and contractual requirements.

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.

Salary Range Transparency:

Buffalo, NY $120,000.00–$150,000.00 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.


Moog offers an inclusive 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 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's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field
  • Seven or more years of experience leading technical engineering projects in aerospace, defense, automotive, test equipment, or a similar industry
  • Experience managing project scope, schedule, cost, and technical deliverables
  • Experience with requirements management, system verification, and validation processes
  • Experience working with external suppliers, subcontractors, or development partners
  • Strong communication and leadership skills across technical disciplines and customer organizations
  • Ability to obtain U.S. and/or U.K. security clearance, as required
  • Experience with aerospace hydraulic, electro-mechanical, or flight control actuation systems
  • Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams
  • Exposure to military or defense programs and international customers
  • Familiarity with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)
  • Experience developing technical proposals, supporting audits, and managing complex engineering programs
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