Moog
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Sr Mechanical Design Engineer

Pay
$95,000 – $140,000 per year
Location
Buffalo, NY
Listed
Today

About the role

Work Schedule: Onsite - Buffalo, NY

Moog Western New York Defense Group is projecting significant growth driven by an increase in new design and development. This has been bolstered by recent high profile defense contract awards with our strategic customers and subsequent internal investments in IR&D and business capture opportunities.

We are looking for an experienced design engineer to add to our growing team. Primary design focus is varied but centered in the realm of electromechanical/electrohydraulic in the field of missile flight actuation, military vehicle motion control applications for both ground and naval platforms.

The position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. DoD Security Clearance and access to U.S. export-controlled information.

To be considered for this position, here's what you'll need to bring with you:

  • Bachelor's degree or Master's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 5 years of relevant experience (8 years preferred)
  • Experience interfacing with customers and demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to mentor and coach other engineers.
  • Can understand new technical concepts and products. Utilize these skills to understand risks and take appropriate action.
  • Practical knowledge and/or experience with technical drawing practices and GD&T standards
  • 3D CAD modeling experience with preference to CAD tools such as Siemens NX or SolidWorks.

As a Senior Design Engineer, you will

  • Lead the mechanical design effort for applications including missile steering actuation systems, critical positioning system. Prior knowledge and competency in the area of servomechanism, servo valves and control are preferred.
  • Apply your expertise in design for manufacturing. Work with peer engineers and technicians to inform the design for manufacturability.
  • Support the detailed analyses for our products including the following possible areas including CAD layout, GD&T tolerance analysis, dynamic, structural and thermal analysis capability and understanding. Basic understanding and knowledge of brushless motors sizing and operation.
  • Direct other engineers to generate conceptual designs/drawings, and/or conduct that work individually.
  • Ensure drawings are complete and accurate which could include using Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) methodologies to meet design, manufacturing and inspection requirements
  • Application engineer Moog standard products to meet new mission requirements.
  • Work in Teamcenter/NX or comparable CAD application.
  • Present your work to colleagues and to customers.
  • Mentor and coach other design engineers.

This role is an onsite position within Moog WNY Defense location in East Aurora, New York.

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.

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Salary Range Transparency

Buffalo, NY $95,000.00-$140,000.00 Annually

About Moog

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.

Read the original posting

From Moog's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 12, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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