Test Design Engineer

at Moog

Record last updated: 7/27/2026 2:44:59 PM

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Current Days Open
60
Reqs Seen
2
Current Min Salary
$80,000.00 (Yearly)
Current Max Salary
$120,000.00 (Yearly)
Historical Days Open
282
First Seen
8/27/2025
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$80,000.00 (Yearly)
7/27/2026
Highest Max Salary Seen
$120,000.00 (Yearly)
7/27/2026

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: Test Design Engineer Reporting To: Manager, Prod. Engrg. (SPD) Work Schedule: Onsite Buffalo, NY Our team in Moog Military Aircraft Group is looking for a Test Design Engineer to join us. You will report to the Electronics Test Engineering Manager and will have an onsite work schedule in East Aurora, NY. As a Test Design Engineer, youll be at the forefront of innovation by developing and validating test solutions that ensure our products meet the highest standards of performance, reliability, and safety. Your work will directly help deliver solutions that serve military aviation needs around the world. As a Test Design Engineer, you will: Design and develop test equipment for use by design engineers, production engineers, customers and test personnel (within Moog and in the Supply Chain). Create interface designs, wiring diagrams, rack layouts, power distribution systems, switch matrices, and custom test interfaces. Integrate commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) equipment such as signal generators, multimeters, power supplies, and computers into test setups. Develop test software using tools like LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, Python, C/C++, and C#. Design and layout circuit cards using tools such as Cadence OrCAD, Allegro, or similar. Design mechanical fixturing and cables (3D Printed or machines) associate with testers using SoldiWorks, NX, Visio, or similar. Maintain and troubleshoot test systems and electronic circuit cards to ensure optimal performance. Support test equipment assembly and perform Gage R&R validation. Troubleshoot electronic circuit card hardware and software through testing. To be considered for this role, heres what youll typically bring with you: BS in Electrical Engineering with 4 years of test equipment design experience or MS in Electrical Engineering with at least 2 years of experience in electrical test equipment design. Strong understanding of closed-loop control systems and circuit card-level electrical functional test hardware, including analog, power and digital circuitry. Experience designing test software and working with various programming environments. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Visio, and Notepad++. Microsoft Project familiarity is a plus Excellent communication, teamwork and presentation skills. 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. #LI-Onsite #LI-ML1 Salary Range Transparency: Buffalo, NY $80,000.00$120,000.00 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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