Test Engineer
- Pay
- $80,000 – $90,000 per year
- Location
- Santa Barbara, CA
- Listed
- 10 days ago
About the role
Reporting To: Head, Engrg. Sect.
Work Schedule: Onsite – Santa Barbara, CA
Moog’s Santa Barbara Operations provides sub-systems and components for every mission critical system on a modern military vehicle. Our heritage is in electrohydraulic and electromechanical actuation systems and now, through acquisitions and internal development, Moog provides expert solutions in:
- Stabilized Turret Drive Systems
- Integrated Weapon Systems (full turret from mechanical design to fire control electronics and software)
- Ammunition Handling
- Data Control and Distribution
- Power Management and Distribution
We are looking for a Test Engineer at our location in Santa Barbara, California. We provide sub-systems and components for every mission critical system on a modern military vehicle. Our heritage is in electrohydraulic and electromechanical actuation systems and now, through acquisitions and internal development.
Here’s what you’ll need to bring with
- Bachelor’s in engineering
- Experience in the system development, integration or test
- Experience working in team environment
- Strong attention to detail
- High level of motivation and willingness to learn
- Strong work ethic
- Ability to access US export-controlled information
- Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance
It would be great if you also had
- Turret fire control systems design, integration, and test experience
- MATLAB/Simulink expertise
- Active DoD Security Clearance
Here’s what you’ll be working on day to day
- Execute real-time testing of developmental turreted weapon systems and differing mission configurations
- Develop test methods based on system requirements
- Document test findings and generate reports detailing results
- Evaluate the system design using a variety of engineering disciplines
- Based on fundamental engineering principles, verify system level performance of candidate approaches and recommend approaches to specific applications.
- Understand/interpret customer specifications and requirements.
- Ability to travel up to 25% depending on mission requirement. (historically has been 10%-15%)
How We Care for You
- Financial Rewards: great compensation package, bonus opportunities, matching 401k, and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations), 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
- Culture: Warm, respectful, family-like environment driven by our 12 core values. Multiple Employee Resource Groups led by our employees, open and welcoming to all.
Salary Range Transparency
Santa Barbara, CA $80,000.00–$90,000.00 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.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
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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From Moog's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 30, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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