Spacecraft Propulsion & Thrusters Business Segment Director

## Spacecraft Propulsion & Thrusters Business Segment Director Apply:
Onsite:
Buffalo, NY:
Niagara Falls, NY:
Full time:
Posted Yesterday:
End Date:
October 3, 2026 (16 days left to apply):
R-26-19946

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** Job Title**:

Spacecraft Propulsion & Thrusters Business Segment Director
** Reporting To:
** Director & GM, Space Sector BU
*
* Work Schedule:

** Onsite – Buffalo, NY
** Moog Space and Defense Group
** is excited to announce an opportunity for a
** Spacecraft Propulsion & Thrusters Business Segment Director
** in our
** Propulsion Systems Business Unit
** within the
** Space Division**.This is a Senior Leadership position that is accountable to lead the Spacecraft Propulsion & Thrusters Business Segment, a core growth business within the Propulsion Systems Business Unit. The role is tasked with setting the strategic direction for sales growth, product line strategy, P&L accountability, and KPI measurement and improvement within the segment.
** To be considered for this role, here’s what you will need to bring with you:
*** Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business or related discipline  + Master’s degree in engineering or business or related discipline is preferred
* 12+ years of experience with managing business functions in a diverse environment
* Demonstrated P&L leadership experience, including ownership of budgeting, forecasting, pricing strategy, commercial negotiations, and sales organization management.
* Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills, with a proven ability to influence, align, and drive decisions across cross-functional teams through diplomacy, collaboration, and negotiation.
* Exceptional business and financial acumen, including experience with contract management, risk assessment, business planning, and financial decision-making.
* Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to balance long-term vision with operational execution.
* Excellent relationship-building, communication, and networking skills, with the ability to develop and maintain trusted partnerships with customers, leadership teams, and key stakeholders.
* Ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment while managing competing priorities and driving organizational results.
** Here's what you will be responsible for on a day-to-day basis:
*** Setting, communicating and executing the strategic plan for the Spacecraft Propulsion & Thrusters Business Segment.
* Managing the Profit & Loss statement and Balance Sheet for the business segment, while setting appropriate targets for Bookings, Sales, Profit, etc.
* Managing day-to-day program execution of complex development and production programs across multiple different customers.
* Building strong relationships with customers, industry partners, suppliers, and internal stakeholders across Moog to drive collaboration, share best practices, and support overall business success.
* Maintaining an organization based on improving customer metrics and relationships as well as internal metrics that drive customer satisfaction (e.g. on-time delivery, product quality), while serving as the customer escalation point.
* Supporting new business opportunities in addition to the existing business unit plans based upon international and domestic market needs.
* Serving as a key member of the Propulsion Business Unit Leadership Team, contributing to strategic planning, business performance…