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Our Test Systems Engineering team in Military Aircraft Group is looking for a Senior Systems Engineer to join them. This hybrid role reports to the Systems Engineering Section Head in East Aurora, NY.
We are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to lead the development of advanced test systems that ensure the performance and reliability of our cutting-edge products. This role offers the opportunity to guide a multi-disciplinary engineering team through the full lifecycle of test system development from requirements capture to final verification.
As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will:
- Translate customer needs into comprehensive test system specifications, ensuring alignment with product verification goals.
- Perform architecture analysis, design trade studies, and develop Interface Control Documents (ICDs) to define system boundaries and interactions.
- Convert use cases into actionable hardware and software requirements for implementation.
- Develop integration checklists, verification plans, and calibration procedures to ensure system readiness and compliance.
- Create detailed documentation including signal maps, system interconnects, and analysis reports to support design traceability and future maintenance.
- Oversee integration and test activities, troubleshoot anomalies, and validate system performance through modeling and analysis.
- Verify that test systems meet all performance, safety, and regulatory requirements.
- Serve as a technical liaison between customers and internal teams, ensuring clear communication and alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
- Contribute to technical volumes and cost estimates for new business opportunities.
- Work within a team of creative, independent engineers committed to solving complex challenges with precision and ingenuity.
To be considered for this role, you typically will bring:
- A Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Software, or Systems Engineering; a Master of Science degree is preferred.
- At least 8 years of engineering experience, including 4+ years leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams, with a proven record of success.
- Demonstrated expertise in test equipment requirements development, design, modeling, analysis, integration, and verification.
It would be great if you also had experience in:
- Specification, design, integration, and verification of test equipment
- Real-time systems such as dSPACE or National Instruments
- Modeling and simulation tools including MATLAB/Simulink/Simscape or Amesim
- Electro-hydraulic or electro-mechanical servo-mechanisms
- Closed-loop control systems and control theory
- Requirements management using IBM Rational DOORS
- Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and SysML
How We Care For You
- Financial Rewards: great compensation package, annual profit sharing, matching 401k and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 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
- Collaborative and Welcoming Workplace: Inclusive culture rooted in our values, enhanced by Employee Resource Groups, and team-building activities.
- Additional site-specific benefits may be offered
Salary Range Transparency
Buffalo, NY $120,000.00–$145,000.00 Annually
Salary Range Disclaimer
The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Moog salary range for this position in the given work location. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range(s) listed is just one component of Moog's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, an open paid time off policy, and many region-specific benefits.
This position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.
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