Senior Systems Engineer

Moog

Last Updated: 9/11/2025 6:27:59 AM

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Current Days Open
22
Reqs Seen
2
Current Min Salary
$105,000.00 (Yearly)
Current Max Salary
$145,000.00 (Yearly)
Historical Time to Fill
37
First Seen
7/15/2025
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$95,000.00 (Yearly)
9/4/2025
Highest Max Salary Seen
$145,000.00 (Yearly)
9/11/2025

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: Senior Systems Engineer Reporting To: Manager Staff, SDG Engineering Work Schedule: Onsite Buffalo, NY Moog Space and Defense has an important opportunity in WNY Defense for a Senior Systems Engineer to support programs spanning various domains including ground vehicle solutions, naval applications, and tactical missiles. This individual will also be an integral team member who will advance our teams MBSE capabilities. The ideal candidate will be counted on to be a strong, experienced systems engineer, but also one who is a role model to other engineers, and exhibits the culture and character qualities that Moog, and specifically Defense Sector value the most. The successful candidate will have an onsite work schedule in East Aurora, NY Plant 20. To be considered for this role, here's what you'll need to bring with you: Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 12 years of experience, a masters degree in a STEM discipline with 10 years of experience or a PhD in a STEM discipline with 8 years of experience. Including 2 years of experience as technical leader for a cross-functional team Classical and modern control systems design knowledge Demonstrated proficiency with MBSE tools and software, such as Cameo Enterprise Architect or other industry-specific MBSE tools. Demonstrated proficiency with systems modeling languages (SysML) or other industry-specific modeling languages. Direct experience working with the hardware and software aspects of electro-mechanical systems. Proficient with MATLAB/Simulink Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance. Preferred Qualifications for the Senior Systems Engineer role: Multi-Disciplinary Engineering (Software, Hardware, Electrical, Mathematics, Physics) experience and/or exposure. Heres what youll be working on day to day: Develop and apply a detailed understanding of systems modeling, engineering, requirements analysis, and design concepts to create, assess, and operationalize MBSE approaches to solving systems architecture, engineering, and integration challenges of complex electro-mechanical systems. Develop model profiles, system diagrams, architecture frameworks, and model queries in the MBSE tools that capture and analyze systems throughout their lifecycle from concept definition through integration. Generated artifacts include test plans, test reports, VCRMs, and various RM reports. Ensuring system designs and implementation meet technical requirements and customer/mission needs within allocated engineering cost and schedule. Providing detailed, prioritized recommendations derived from analysis results to optimize system performance and ensure compliance with requirements through formal presentations to technical leads and reports. Oversee and approve technical documentation, drawings, data, presentations, and technical report submissions to customers. Drive technical risk and opportunity definition, identification, and mitigation or realization. Support lab and field testing. Occasional travel required. 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 Diverse and Inclusive Workplace: Employee Resource Groups, cultural events and celebrations #LI-DJ1 Salary Range Transparency: Buffalo, NY $105,000.00$145,000.00 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 job matches right now? Drop your resume here and tell us about your career interests! Hear directly from our employees about why Moog is a great place to work!

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