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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.\nJob Title:\nStaff Propulsion Systems EngineerReporting To:\nManager Staff, SDG EngineeringWork Schedule:\nHybrid - Niagara Falls, NYMoog Space and Defense Group is projecting significant growth driven by high levels of U.S. Department of Defense spending and the thirst for human exploration. The Niagara Falls Site supplies rocket engines, propulsion systems, and propellant tanks for a variety of spacecraft, launch vehicle and strategic defense missions.\nWe are looking for an experienced propulsion systems engineer to add to our growing team and help us lead the way in new propulsion system design. Primary applications are bipropellant and monopropellant (chemical) propulsion systems for strategic missiles, LEO, GEO and exploration missions, with a particular focus on new product design for higher rate production applications to meet ever increasing market demands. The position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. DoD Security Clearance and access to U.S. export-controlled information.\nTo be considered for this position, here’s what you’ll need to bring with you:\n\nBachelor of Science Degree in Engineering (Master’s or PHD preferred)\n\nAt least 7 years of progressive experience (12 years preferred), with 5 years of leading or supporting development projects.\n\nExperience interfacing with customers and demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills.\n\nDemonstrated leadership skills and the ability to mentor and coach other engineers.\n\nCan understand new technical concepts and products. Utilize these skills to understand risks and take appropriate action.\n\nExperience designing propulsion systems for large scale, large volume production with a design for manufacturing (DFM) mindset is a big plus.\n\nThis position requires a full physical which includes bloodwork and pulmonary function testing.\n\nAs a Propulsion Systems Engineer, you will:\nLead the overall propulsion design and development necessary to support customer missions, starting from initial conceptual design from high-level customer requirements with a blank sheet of paper, all the way through development, qualification, production, and in some cases, large-scale industrialization for high-rate production.\n\nLead and/or oversee the detailed systems and fluidic analyses for generating initial conceptual designs, selecting and baselining proper components, and working with Moog’s internal and external supply bases to marry component capabilities to distilled-down system level requirements.\n\nOversee and drive overall detailed design and verification plans for propulsion systems, planning or overseeing the planning of all component, subsystem, and propulsion system level design activity, build process, and test campaigns necessary to demonstrate compliance and deliver a high-quality product to customer requirements.\n\nMentor and coach other engineers in propulsion systems design.\n\nBe able to work in Teamcenter/NX or comparable CAD application, frequently guiding and directing other engineers to generate conceptual designs/drawings.\n\nDevelop new product requirements through consulting with customers and sales personnel and help translate those requirements to actionable engineering development strategies for the product area. Help build and establish contacts with the customer base and be a recognized subject matter expert.\n\nOften support the pursuits and/or provide guidance to other Moog business units.\n\nValidate conceptual problem solutions by performing trade studies and analyses.\n\nAssist in interviewing, training, and counseling junior engineers.\n\nPresent your work to colleagues and to customers.\n\nThe primary site for this role is at our Niagara Falls location. Consideration will be given to other Moog locations in East Aurora NY, Arvada CO, Mountain View CA, Chatsworth CA, Gilbert AZ, or Huntsville AL. Occasional travel to Niagara Falls will be required if the individual resides in one of these other sites. Moog SDG has engineering resources in several locations in the United States.\nHow We Care For You:\nFinancial 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\n\nWork/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistance.\n\nHealth & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.\n\nProfessional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs\n\nCulture: Warm, respectful, family-like environment driven by our 12 core values. Multiple Employee Resource Groups led by our employees, open and welcoming to all.\n\n#LI-DJ1\nSalary Range Transparency:\nNiagara Falls, NY $130,000.00-$180,000.00 AnnuallySalary Range Disclaimer\nThe 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.\nThis position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.\nMoog offers an inclusive workplace, and, as such, affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment based on merit 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.\nNo 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. 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