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Senior Systems Engineer

Moog Inc
$120,000.00-$150,000.00 Annually
parental leave, paid time off, tuition assistance, 401(k), relocation assistance
United States, New York, Buffalo
May 12, 2026

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:

Senior Systems Engineer

Work Schedule:

Onsite - Buffalo, NY

Moog is looking for a Senior Systems Engineer in our Military Aircraft Group based in East Aurora, NY. This is a hybrid role reporting to the Systems Design & Development Manager.

As a Senior Systems Engineer in Moog's Aircraft Group (AG), you are responsible for developing the architecture for effective system-level technical solutions created to support customers' needs. You will determine the physical properties of the systems that are critical to satisfying customers' needs and concerns, building physics-based performance models of the system and exercising the models over the entire operational environment, creation of the requirements baselines for the project and leading system level integration and test. New areas of focus include Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).

You will also participate in the strategic side of the business by supporting development of product platforms, new integration and test methodologies as well as participation in the business unit strategy development and technology roadmaps.

As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will:

  • Lead the systematic capture, development and documentation of fully verifiable requirements into a total systems solution that acknowledges technical, schedule, and cost constraints through consulting with customers, staff and sales personnel.

  • Lead the functional analysis, detailed trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications. Effectively communicate these internal design requirements to the other members of the design team.

  • Innovate new ways to model systems to support trade studies and solution architectures with customers during early business development efforts.

  • Create detailed Verification and Validation plans and procedures for the testing of systems. Investigate and create new test methods and approaches.

  • Lead system level integration and test including system anomaly investigations.

  • Create concise reports and proposal write-ups that describe the design decisions and analysis results.

  • Lead the preparation of successful proposals. Contributions to include coordination and leadership of the technical team, system level architecture, technical/product strategy and technology utilization and the implementation of technologies and products from across the many Moog business units and operating groups.

  • Lead the evaluation and assessment of new markets, products or technologies in collaboration with Moog Business Unit or Business Sector personnel and customers.

  • Support development of new product platform designs for business unit sectors. These platforms can support current market positions or create new market opportunities.

To be considered for this role, here's what you'll typically bring with you:

  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Mechanical, Software or Systems Engineering along with at least 8 years of progressive experience in the field of System Engineering.

  • Experience building strategic working relationships, planning and organizing, and customer focus.

  • Experience with requirements management, verification and validation methods, control system design, integration, and test.

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:

Buffalo, NY $120,000.00-$150,000.00 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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