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Sr. Project Engineer - Missile Systems Lead

Job in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, 14266, USA
Listing for: Moog Inc
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-13
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Systems Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists, Quality Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 120000 - 145000 USD Yearly USD 120000.00 145000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

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
:

Sr. Project Engineer
- Missile Systems Lead

Reporting To:

Engineer, Chief Project

Work Schedule:

Onsite
- Buffalo, NY

Moog's Defense Sector has an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Project Engineer
- Missile Systems Lead
in our WNY Defense Engineering group to manage and coordinate complex programs. The position will have an onsite work schedule in East Aurora, NY.

Reporting to the Technical Director, Missile Systems, you will be responsible for planning and executing technical scope on several small development projects or one larger development project and ensuring project milestones are being met so that the expectations of our customers are met or exceeded. You will be expected to collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering staff as well as Program Management.

As a Sr. Project Engineer
- Missile Systems Lead, you will:

  • Oversight of technical, cost and schedule performance for development programs
  • Validate conceptual problem solutions by performing trade studies and analyses
  • Document designs, analyses, and test results with accurate and concise reports
  • Set the direction for the technical engineering team, coordinate a cross‑functional team of designers, drafters, analysts, technicians, and manufacturing engineers
  • Mentoring and training of less experienced project engineers
  • Be the main technical point of contact for the customer
  • Proposal volume development and costing support for Mission Enabling Services Group business unit
  • Occasional travel to support customer meetings and business development needs

To be considered for the Sr. Project Engineer
- Missile Systems Lead role, here's what you'll need to bring with you:

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering
  • 5 years of engineering experience
  • 3 years of leading technical development projects or technical initiatives
  • Must have the ability to obtain a DoD Contractor Security Clearance; currently holding a clearance is preferred.

It'd be great if you also had:

  • Experience with new product development and lifecycle through production is preferred

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.

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Salary Range Transparency:

Buffalo, NY $–$ 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.

EOE/AA Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran

Moog is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such affirms 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. 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.

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