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Job Title:
Systems EngineerReporting To:
Head, Engrg. Sect.Work Schedule:
Onsite – Santa Barbara, CAMoog’s Santa Barbara Operations 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, Moog provides expert solutions in:
Stabilized Turret Drive Systems
Integrated Weapon Systems (full turret from mechanical design to fire control electronics and software)
Ammunition Handling
Data Control and Distribution
Power Management and Distribution
We are looking for a System Engineer at our location in Santa Barbara, California. We provide 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,
Here’s what you’ll be working on day to day:
Be responsible for the system design of environmentally robust, high reliability liner and rotary actuators.
Evaluate the system design using a variety of engineering disciplines to include mechanical, structural dynamics, electrical, thermal and rotary motion leading to development of integrated electromechanical systems and electromechanical motion systems.
Based on fundamental engineering principles, predict the system level performance of candidate approaches and select the optimum approach to specific applications.
Lead an integrated product development team to insure timely and successful project completion.
Understand/interpret customer specifications and requirements.
Ability to travel up to 25% depending on mission requirement. (historically has been 10%-15%)
Here’s what you’ll need to bring with:
Bachelor’s in engineering
3 years of relevant industry experience
Experience working in team environment
Strong attention to detail
High level of motivation and willingness to learn
Strong work ethic
Ability to access US export-controlled information
Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance
It would be great if you also had:
Turret fire control systems design, integration, and test experience
MATLAB/Simulink expertise
Active DoD Security Clearance
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:
Santa Barbara, CA $100,000.00–$140,000.00 AnnuallySalary 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.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's in engineering
- 3 years of relevant industry experience
- Experience working in team environment
- Strong attention to detail
- High level of motivation and willingness to learn
- Strong work ethic
- Ability to access US export-controlled information
- Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance
- Turret fire control systems design, integration, and test experience
- MATLAB/Simulink expertise
- Active DoD Security Clearance
What We Do
We work on some of the world’s most exciting technical projects, creating products that challenge the limits of what’s possible, from cutting-edge medical technology to space vehicles. Our formula includes one simple, surprising low-tech element that makes us stand out from everyone else: Trust. We trust each other to work hard and do the right thing. We give people credit for their ideas. We take pride in sticking with a problem until it’s solved. We value you for who you are as much as what you can do. We enjoy what we do. And you can do it, too.








