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
Project Engineer
Reporting To
Manager, Site Engineering
Work Schedule
Onsite – Chatsworth, CA
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 6+ years of professional work experience in Development Engineering
- OR Master’s Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 3+ years of professional work experience in Development Engineering
This position requires access to United States export-controlled information.
It’d Great If You Also Have
- Experience in the design, analysis, and development of complex electromechanical systems
- Experience managing technical projects for Space components or systems
- Experience contributing to the preparation of proposal designs, cost estimates, and technical volume write-ups
- Experience creating and communicating schedules
- Experience with AutoCAD, NX, or other 2D/3D design tools
- Familiarity with Microsoft Project
Moog is looking for an experienced
Project Engineer to lead technical projects and develop new electromechanical systems in our Space Mechanisms group. You will lead the development and deployment of new technical projects within existing product lines.. Reporting to an Engineering Manager, you will have a 9/80 schedule and work onsite daily in Chatsworth, CA (Los Angeles area).
Moog Space and Defense Group is the premier motion and flow control solutions provider for satellites, human-rated space vehicles, launch vehicles, missiles, military ground vehicles, naval vessels, and security and surveillance. Headquartered in East Aurora, NY, Moog employs 14,000 employees in 24 countries. At Moog we have a culture of trust and mutual respect; and for you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.
As a Project Engineer, You Will
- Lead technical projects from concept through design, install, qualification, and handover to production, serving as the single point of contact across multiple teams with a main operation focus
- Define program plans, outlining strategy, scope, schedule, resource requirements, and cost targets. Work with multiple engineering functions and teams to complete the program towards the plan.
- Define and direct tasks to be performed by the team. Prioritize team project work based on the schedule, risk, resources, and payback. Track status of projects and action items against the schedule.
- Identify creative ways to navigate obstacles and meet the schedule despite setbacks.
- Communicate project status, highlight schedule risk, and develop recovery plans in the event of a project slip.
- Contribute to the development of new product requirements through consulting with customers and sales personnel.
- Validate conceptual problem solutions by performing trade studies and analyses.
- Create reliable designs through a comprehensive experimental development test program.
- Document designs, analyses, and test results with accurate and concise reports.
- Direct the review, selection, budget and schedule of external vendors and integrators for delivery of selected projects.
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. Our Chatsworth plant has a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off
- 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
- Diverse and Inclusive Workplace: Employee Resource Groups, cultural events, and celebrations
Salary Range Transparency
Chatsworth, CA $95,000.00–$135,000.00 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.
EOE/AA Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran
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