Design Engineering Manager

## Design Engineering Manager Apply:
Onsite:
Blacksburg, VA:
Full time:
Posted Today:
End Date:
September 17, 2026 (6 days left to apply):
R-26-19363

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**:

Design Engineering Manager
** Reporting To:
** Manager, Electro-Mgntc Eng & Rsrc
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* Work Schedule:

** Onsite – Blacksburg, VAMoog Space and Defense Group is the operating group with the longest heritage  ever-evolving markets we serve require innovation and allow for constantly developing career opportunities. Our expansive defense portfolio is aligned with U.S. military priorities and our mission of “equipping those who defend freedom.”Our team in Space & Defense is looking for a Design Engineer Manager to join them.

You will report to the Electro-Magnetic Engineering and Research Manager and will have an onsite work schedule in Blacksburg, VATo be considered for Design Engineer Manager you will need:
* Bachelor’s degree in engineering or physics or closely related field.
* 7 years of relevant engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.

Experience with motion control systems is strongly preferred.
* 3 years of leadership experience. Direct supervision experience is preferred.
* Excellent project management skills, including risk mitigation, budget control, and schedule tracking
* Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with comfort presenting to senior leaders and customers
* Ability to travel to customer sites to support sales and provide technical support (internationally and domestically).As a Design Engineer Manager, you will:

You'll be responsible for the planning, organization, and direction of all design activities in the development of new products and for technical support for heritage products. You will provide support to the manufacturing team to assure operational readiness. Build and lead a multidisciplinary engineering team for analyzing product requirements, making cost and technical proposals, developing prototypes, finalizing the design, and design validation and verification.

You will work with leadership to determine long term product, skill, and organizational needs.

Additional Responsibilities will include:
* Driving new product development and continuous improvement of existing products and processes.
* Presenting concepts, data, and recommendations to management and customers in formal design reviews.
* Participating in management level strategic planning related to new product development.
* Driving innovation and creation of intellectual property.
* Managing projects and activities in a multiple project environment to meet high demand schedules, cost targets, and technical requirements.
* Providing leadership and supervision for the Engineering team to assure efficiency and effectiveness of team members.
* Assist in the interviewing, hiring, appraisal, mentoring and professional development of department staff.

How we Care for you:
* Financial Rewards: great compensation package, annual profit sharing, matching 401k and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts, relocation assistance
* Work/Life Balance:
Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program
* Health & Welfare:
Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit
* Professional Skills Development:
Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching…