Senior Hydro-Mechanical Systems Engineer

Job Title:

Senior Hydro-Mechanical Systems Engineer

Reporting To:
Group Lead, Systems & Perform

Work Schedule:

Hybrid - Wolverhampton, G

Moog Aircraft Group – Military Actuation is looking for an analytical engineer with a strong grasp of hydraulics and mechanical systems based in Wolverhampton. This technical role focuses on ensuring Moog’s primary flight control products meet stringent performance and safety requirements.

• Interpret and manage customer technical requirements for primary flight control products, ensuring they are accurately translated into Moog specifications.
• Size and select actuators to meet performance requirements, using hydraulic and mechanical principles.
• Perform detailed analysis and modelling of system performance, including simulation techniques to predict behaviour under various conditions.
• Define and oversee compliance activities, including validation and verification plans, test schedules, and procedures.
• Lead technical investigations into product issues, working with internal teams, suppliers, and customers to resolve problems quickly and effectively.
• Prepare technical documentation and reports, including compliance matrices, test reports, and proposals for new business opportunities.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across design, stress, safety, and materials engineering to ensure robust solutions.
• Support the full product lifecycle, from requirements definition through design, analysis, testing, qualification, and entry into service.

• Ideally a first‑class or high 2:1 degree in Mechanical Engineering, with exposure to hydraulics and systems engineering.
• Strong understanding of hydraulics and mechanical equipment performance analysis.
• Excellent analytical skills with experience in modelling and simulation (Mat Lab, Mathcad).
• Ability to work across the full product lifecycle – from requirements definition to qualification and entry into service.
• Clear communication and report‑writing skills; confident working independently and within multi‑disciplinary teams.

• Flexible benefits package and development opportunities to support career progression;
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays);
• Private medical insurance, mental health support and financial advice;
• Generous life assurance and company pension contribution (from 6%);
• Employee share options, free onsite parking, EV charging;
• Hybrid working arrangements.

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role, and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security.