Test Equipment Sustainment Engineer

Job Overview

Moog Military Aircraft is seeking a Test Equipment Sustainment Engineer to work onsite in Torrance, CA on a 9/80 schedule. The Engineer reports to the Test Equipment Manager and supports the operation of deployed test equipment across the product life cycle.

• Coordinate and complete activities in support of Test Equipment Sustainment.
• Work closely with Assembly and Test Operations customers and sustainment teams in all aspects of test systems.
• Use the Test Equipment Maintenance Management System (Pirana AVMS) to log, track and document work requests, preventive maintenance and sustainment activities.
• Maintain configuration of test equipment, including generation, update and formal release of documentation during sustainment.
• Provide technical review of test equipment and test software drawings and documentation per Moog processes.
• Support procurement of sub‑assemblies, services, spares and consumables.
• Lead obsolescence activities, identifying replacement opportunities and coordinating with Design and Project/NPI functions.
• Coordinate timely resolution of corrective actions, significant issues or non‑conformances.
• Support root‑cause investigations into all aspects of test equipment systems or components.
• Ensure health and safety practices are followed, write and review risk assessments.
• Lead and support internal and external quality audits of deployed test equipment.
• Participate in lean activities to improve operations.
• Support documentation of lockout/tagout procedures and perform LOTO as authorized.
• Uphold Moog culture and values within the function.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Project Management, Aeronautical, Physics or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in aerospace, automotive, test equipment or related engineering sector.
• Proficiency in maintenance and support of multi‑axis, closed‑loop, servo‑hydraulic and electromechanical systems.
• Experience with JIRA, Pirana, NX or LabVIEW is advantageous.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Visio.
• Must be able to obtain required security clearances.

• Interdisciplinary engineering experience (electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, systems).
• Experience in aerospace/defense manufacturing.
• Proactive problem‑solving and mature judgment.
• Experience working in foreign (non‑US) locations and understanding local norms.
• Ability to navigate matrixed organizations with conflicting demands.
• Experience representing a company positively to customers under difficult situations.

Salary Range: $100,000–$130,000 annually (Torrance, CA). Additional benefits include a competitive compensation package, bonus opportunities, 401(k) matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations), flexible spending and health savings accounts, flexible paid time off, holidays, parental leave program, relocation assistance, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan, tuition assistance, mentorship, coaching, leadership development, and other personal growth programs. The position offers a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.

Moog is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All employees are evaluated based on abilities and qualifications 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 need accommodations to apply, contact our Human Resources department.