Software Engineer

Moog

Last Updated: 1/16/2026 5:51:23 AM

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Current Days Open
60
Reqs Seen
2
Current Min Salary
$70,000.00 (Yearly)
Current Max Salary
$115,000.00 (Yearly)
Historical Time to Fill
74.5
First Seen
10/29/2025
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$70,000.00 (Yearly)
1/16/2026
Highest Max Salary Seen
$115,000.00 (Yearly)
1/16/2026

Full Job Description

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: Software Engineer Reporting To: Manager, Software Dev. Work Schedule: Hybrid Torrance, CA Moog is looking for a Software Engineer to join our Software Development Team. This role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of traditional embedded flight software engineering and emerging AI technologies, where your contributions will directly impact flight critical systems on current and future military aircraft. You will primarily be responsible for creating and executing embedded flight software solutions that will fly on mission-critical military aircraft while contributing to a strategic and highly collaborative team responsible for developing Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions that drive value and efficiency across various disciplines. Reporting to an Engineering Manager, you can choose a 9/80 work schedule with a hybrid work option (minimum 3 days/week in the office) in Torrance, CA. As a Software Engineer, you will: Design, implement, and/or test software and requirements for use in real-time embedded aircraft control systems Perform systems and software integration and verification activities using real and simulated hardware Develop maintainable computer interfaces to electrical and mechanical systems, including hardware drivers and communication protocols. Comply with flight or safety critical processes such as DO-178C Level A or SAE ARP4754A or military aircraft equivalent Stay up to date on advances in technology and processes for continuous improvement of accuracy, reliability, and cost Create and update AI scripts and tools Champion AI awareness, buy-in, and adoption readiness Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging AI technologies Contribute to best practices for AI model development, testing, and deployment Collaborate with engineering teams to architect scalable, secure AI solutions within existing enterprise systems Domestic travel may be required as needed (up to 5%) To be considered for the role, heres what youll need to bring with you: Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or other technical discipline, preferably Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or similar 3+ years of software development work experience Experience programming in C and Python Strong problem-solving and debugging skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Ability to obtain US Security Clearance It would be great if you also had: Experience with flight or safety critical processes such as DO-178C Level A or SAE ARP4754A or military aircraft equivalent Experience with requirements-based unit testing and integration testing Experience in the aerospace/defense industry Demonstrated ability to communicate well with functional and project leaders Electrical, computer engineering knowledge in a hands-on environment Familiarity with various phases of a software program including an awareness of project controls (i.e. cost, schedule, scope, and risks) Exposure to integrating AI tools into existing, established processes/programs Exposure to cloud/on-prem hybrid architectures and secure AI infrastructure Exposure to enterprise AI platforms (e.g., Azure AI, AWS AI/ML, Google Cloud AI) This position requires access to United States export-controlled information. Salary Range Transparency: Torrance, CA $70,000.00$115,000.00 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 Moog is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department via phone at 844-367-5787. No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Absent compliance with these pre-conditions resumes submitted directly to any Moog Inc. employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Moog Inc. 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