Project Engineer - FastWorks Team

Job Title

Project Engineer – Fast Works Team

Management, General Engineering

Onsite – Buffalo, NY

Our Space Sector is looking for a Project Engineer to join the Actuation and Avionics Fast Works Team. In this position you will drive the execution of quick‑turn, technically complex actuation and avionics hardware programs. You will own design, build, test, and delivery activities across electronic and electromechanical domains, working collaboratively with other engineering functions, A&T, operations, supply chain, and maintaining direct customer interaction.

This is a hands‑on role that requires technical breadth, practical lab experience, and strong program ownership.

• Support core business by enabling fast execution in the development portion of programs
• Improve processes by testing new approaches and mindsets
• Support emerging customers that require flexible, fast engagement

• Work on highly complex tasks across multiple projects, providing innovative solutions under minimal supervision and driving tasks to completion.
• Interact with internal and external customers, exhibiting company values and providing project leadership.
• Switch between different internal responsibilities including Assembly & Test, resource coordination, supplier communication, and strategic coordination across departments.
• Effectively train team members and present to internal and external audiences, delivering convincing documents and proposals.
• Drive efforts for design reviews, customer visits, and demonstrations; travel to customer sites as required.
• Support tasks that impact other teams, acting as a key resource across projects.
• Take initiative to learn new tools and technologies, demonstrating high technical competency.

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering with 5 years of EE design experience or an MS with 3 years of experience.
• Ability to access U.S. export‑controlled information.
• Demonstrated understanding of electronics, design analysis, and production of complex electrical hardware and electromechanical systems.
• Comfortable working in a lab environment or at external test sites, familiar with test equipment and practices.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, managing competing priorities of multiple stakeholders.
• Experience with circuit analysis, board layout, and test equipment design.
• Ability to understand project needs and define steps to advance projects forward.
• Balanced focus on performance, cost, manufacturability, timing, supply chain, and resource availability.

• Familiarity with embedded systems/firmware, power electronics, or avionics standards
• Experience with PCB CAD tools, test automation (e.g., LabVIEW), or DFx practices
• Prior experience in rapid prototyping or fast‑paced development environments

• Onsite in East Aurora, New York.
• Travel approximately 10% to customer or supplier sites as required.

• Financial Rewards: competitive compensation, annual profit sharing, matching 401(k), and participation in an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Work/Life Balance: flexible paid time off, holidays, parental leave program, relocation assistance.
• Health & Welfare: comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Professional Growth: tuition assistance, mentorship, coaching, leadership development, and other development programs.
• Inclusive culture with Employee Resource Groups and team‑building activities.

Buffalo, NY $90,000.00–$ Annually

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.

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