Senior Project Engineer

Senior Project Engineer

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:

Senior Project Engineer Reporting To:
Senior Staff Project Engineer

Work Schedule:

Hybrid – Buffalo, NY

At Moog, we help keep some of the world's most advanced military aircraft mission ready. Our Military Aircraft Group supports global fleets including the F-35, F-15, F-16, F/A-18, and Eurofighter Typhoon through a worldwide network of sustainment operations, engineering expertise, and support facilities. We're looking for a Senior Project Engineer to join our Military Global Sustainment (MGS) Test Equipment Engineering team.

In this role, you'll lead complex engineering projects that deliver specialized test equipment used to support depot maintenance and production acceptance testing of military aircraft flight control systems. This is a highly visible role that combines technical leadership, project execution, customer collaboration, and vendor management. You'll work closely with military customers, engineering teams, and suppliers around the world to deliver critical test capabilities that help maintain aircraft readiness.

As Senior Project Engineer, you’ll have the opportunity to lead technically challenging programs that directly support military aircraft around the world. Working alongside experienced engineers, customers, and suppliers, you'll help deliver advanced test solutions that keep critical platforms operational and mission ready.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Seven (7) or more years of experience leading technical engineering projects in aerospace, defense, automotive, test equipment, or a similar industry.
• Experience managing project scope, schedule, cost, and technical deliverables.
• Strong background in requirements management, system verification, and validation processes.
• Experience working with external suppliers, subcontractors, or development partners.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to collaborate across technical disciplines and customer organizations.
• Ability to obtain U.S. and/or U.K. security clearance, as required.

• Experience with aerospace hydraulic, electro-mechanical, or flight control actuation systems.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Exposure to military or defense programs and international customers.
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS).
• Experience developing technical proposals, supporting audits, and managing complex engineering programs.

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of test equipment projects supporting military aircraft sustainment programs.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing scope, schedule, cost, and technical requirements.
• Partner with U.S. and international military customers to define requirements and ensure successful project execution.
• Develop technical requirements, statements of work, and proposal content for new test equipment programs.
• Coordinate cross-functional engineering teams throughout the design, build, qualification, and delivery phases.
• Select, manage, and evaluate subcontractors and suppliers to ensure quality and performance expectations are met.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, risks, and resource requirements while providing regular updates to stakeholders.
• Support issue resolution, root cause investigations, and quality initiatives to…