Project Engineer, Systems Engineer
Listed on 2026-08-30
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
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Job TitleProject Engineer
Reporting ToManager Sr., SDG Engineering
Work ScheduleOnsite – Buffalo, NY
Moog Space and Defense Group (SDG) is looking for a Project Engineer to provide engineering leadership and project leadership for Space Actuation & Avionics (A&A) development and production projects within WNY. You will report to the Senior Engineering Manager and will have an onsite work schedule in East Aurora, NY.
To be considered for the position of Project Engineer, here’s what you’ll need to bring with you:- A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Aeronautical, Electrical Engineering or equivalent STEM degree with 5 years of engineering experience
- A minimum of 3 years experience leading or supporting technical development projects.
- Demonstrated experience in the design, analysis, development and production of complex electro-mechanical and/or hydraulic hardware.
- Experience with component design, development and verification testing.
- The ability to effectively communicate technical and programmatic information and to manage competing priorities of multiple stakeholders.
- The position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. DoD Security Clearance and access to U.S. export-controlled information.
- Engineering experience in DoD and/or Aerospace industry development projects
- Exposure to multi-discipline engineering teams (mechanical, power, motor, etc.)
- Hydraulic background or practical experience
- Experience with Earned Value Management
- Provide effective project leadership to cross-functional and cross-site engineering teams for recurring production and/or development/qualification programs
- Support the Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead in providing oversight of technical, cost and schedule performance for programs for which you are responsible
- Serve as a lead engineer and be the main technical point of contact to the customer for the area’s of work you are responsible
- 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
- Proposal volume development and costing support for the Actuation & Avionics business unit bids and proposals
- Occasional travel to support customer meetings and business development needs
- 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.
Buffalo, NY $85,000.00–$ Annually
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