Senior Slip Ring Design Engineer

Job Overview

Senior Slip Ring Design Engineer (Moog Inc.) – Blacksburg, VA. Reporting to Manager, Slip Ring Engineering, onsite work schedule:
Monday–Thursday 9‑hour shifts and half‑day Friday.

Moog’s Space & Defense Group provides solutions for satellites, human‑rated space vehicles, launch vehicles, missiles, military ground vehicles, naval vessels, and security and surveillance.

• Establish concepts and requirements for design efforts across mechanical, thermal, and electrical disciplines, focusing on high‑reliability slip‑ring assemblies.
• Interpret customer specifications and act as the primary interface with suppliers and customers for all technical aspects of a project.
• Collaborate with designers, manufacturing engineers, quality engineers, and technical writers.
• Lead the design lifecycle from bids and proposal through detailed design, analysis, production drawings, documentation, and support during production build and test.
• Support internal research and development to expand Moog’s existing technology.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aeronautical engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in design and analysis of precision rotating electromechanical equipment.
• Extensive knowledge of mechanical design, including design for manufacture/assembly of production hardware.
• Proficiency with CAD/CAE tools.
• Experience with finite element analysis (FEA).
• Ability to apply and interpret Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) on engineering prints for production hardware.
• Experience reviewing peers’ designs and documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Knowledge of machining/manufacturing capabilities and drafting standards.
• Knowledge of electrical principles.

• Mechanical design of systems for rugged environments.
• Electronic assembly integration/packaging, military standards MIL‑SPEC environmental requirements and testing.
• Proficiency with UG, NX, ANSYS.

• Compensation: base salary $90,000.00–$ annually, annual profit sharing, matching 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
• Work/life balance: flexible paid time off, holidays, parental leave program.
• Health & welfare: comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) and other supplemental benefits.
• Professional skills development: tuition assistance, mentorship, coaching opportunities, leadership development, and other personal growth programs.
• Diverse and inclusive workplace: employee resource groups, cultural events and celebrations.

Schedule:

Monday–Thursday 9‑hour shifts and half day Friday.

Salary Range: $90,000.00–$ annually (actual salaries vary based on location, experience, and performance). Other rewards may include annual bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, an open paid time off policy, and region‑specific benefits.

This position requires access to U.S. export‑controlled information.

EEO/AA Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran:
Moog is an Equal Opportunity Employer, affirming 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.