R&D Technical Lead Engineer

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Moog Aircraft Group is seeking a Lead Engineer to join our Research and Development team in Tewkesbury, UK, reporting to the R&D Manager. The R&D team is responsible for the development of product technologies typically from TRL 3 to 6, bridging the gap between university research (TRLs 1-3) and New Product Introduction (TRLs 7-9).

You will lead the development of electrohydraulic and electromechanical components, guiding projects from requirements definition and concept development through simulation, validation, and testing. In this highly technical leadership role, you will apply seasoned engineering judgment to evaluate, adapt, and extend both standard and nonstandard design techniques. You will independently create new approaches to complex challenges, coordinate major engineering efforts, and guide cross-functional engineering teams both internally and including external partners such as universities, funding bodies and other partner businesses.

Please note the internal title for this role is Staff Project Engineer.

This is an opportunity to join an industry-leading business that is both forward-thinking and proactive, which means we’ll be looking for the same characteristics in you. Moog’s products are commonly used in safety-critical aerospace applications, requiring the highest level of performance, integrity, and reliability.

Responsibilities Include:

• Lead the functional analysis, detailed trade studies, requirements allocation, and interface definition studies to translate evolving customer requirements into components specifications. Effectively communicate these internal design requirements to the other members of the design/project team and partners.
• Drive the identification, planning, and definition of product development activities.
• Lead component integration and testing in collaboration with customers/partners, including any anomaly investigations.
• Create concise reports that describe the design decisions and analysis results.
• Lead customer engagement for new business opportunities, leveraging model-based design to develop and support technical solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering their professional growth and development.
• From time to time there may be a need for overseas travel.

To be considered for the role, here’s what you’ll need to bring with you:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace or Systems Engineering; Master’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in the field of Aerospace Engineering (preferred) or adjacent engineering discipline.
• Proven general capabilities/competencies in Building Strategic Working Relationships, Planning and Organizing, Customer Focus.

To succeed, you’ll also need to have proven experience in the following disciplines as encountered within the Aerospace sector:

• Electro-mechanical, Electro-hydraulic control components and systems. Familiarity with servovalve design is preferred
• Project planning and execution including task definition and estimation
• Development of simulation and/or sizing tools (e.g. Excel, MathCAD, MatLab/Simulink)
• Working knowledge of analysis tools/techniques, such as magnetic analysis, computation fluid dynamics, finite element analysis.
• 3D design and 2D drawing standards
• Aerospace materials and their properties
• Common machining and fabrication processes
• Design assurance test methods
• Aerospace design configuration control and quality systems

What We Offer

• Moog Named to Glassdoor’s 2026 Best Places to Work
• Flexible benefits package and development opportunities to support career progression
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Private medical insurance, mental health support and financial advice
• Onsite 24/7 state-of-the-art Gym
• Generous life assurance and company pension contribution (from 6%)
• Employee share options, EV charging

We review applications on an ongoing basis, and the job posting will be closed once a suitable candidate is selected. We recommend all interested individuals to apply as soon as possible.

Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role, and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. For further information please visit www.gov.uk.

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