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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:\nIPT Lead EngineerReporting To:\nDirector, SDG BU EngineeringWork Schedule:\nOnsite - Buffalo, NYMoog, Inc. is a global leader in motion control across land, sea air and space, pioneering advanced solutions to drive cutting edge innovation for our valued customers.\nOur Space and Defense Group (SDG) is the operating group with the longest heritage at Moog and serves ever-evolving markets with ongoing innovation that allows for constantly developing technology and excellent career opportunities.\nShape the Next Generation of Strategic Defense\nThis is an opportunity to work at the forefront of advanced missile and space defense technology-developing the systems that will help protect the nation and define the next generation of strategic defense capabilities. You’ll report directly to the Director of Engineering and work on-site in Plant 27.\nWhy This Opportunity Matters\nThis is more than another engineering position. You’ll be working on some of the Department of Defense’s highest-priority programs, tackling complex engineering challenges and developing technology that will have a direct impact on national security.\nYou’ll help develop generational defense capabilities, including advanced anti-ballistic missile defense systems and the next-generation intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).\nIf you’re an engineer who wants to move beyond simply designing components-and wants to lead the technical direction of an entire system and help shape the future of strategic defense -this is an opportunity to make a significant impact.\nThe Opportunity\nAs an IPT Lead Engineer, you’ll play a critical technical leadership role in the development of advanced thrust vector control (TVC) actuation systems.\nThis is not a sustainment role. You’ll be helping design, develop, integrate, test, and transition next-generation hardware from concept through production.\nWith broad technical autonomy, you’ll lead complex engineering efforts, drive technical decisions, coordinate across disciplines and organizations, and serve as a key technical interface with customers and external partners.\nYou’ll have the opportunity to influence both the technology and the direction of the program.\nWhat You’ll Bring\nTo be considered for this IPT Lead Engineer role, you’ll need:\nU.S. Secret Clearance required; Top Secret preferred\n\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline\n\n7+ years of experience in actuator and controller design\n\n3+ years leading technical teams\n\nDemonstrated experience across the full engineering lifecycle, from concept and development through integration, test, and production\n\nExperience preparing for and presenting customer design and program reviews\n\nExperience with risk management and Earned Value Management (EVM)\n\nExperience developing schedules using Microsoft Project\n\nFamiliarity with Agile development processes\n\nWhat You’ll Do\nAs an IPT Lead Engineer you will:\nLead the Integrated Product Team responsible for the technical oversight, design, development, integration, and test of TVC actuation systems\n\nProvide hands-on technical leadership throughout the product lifecycle\n\nEnsure end-to-end products are designed, integrated, and tested to meet program requirements\n\nLead design maturation and transition of hardware into production\n\nLead and participate in technical trade studies, balancing mechanical, physical, environmental, payload, power, propulsion, thermal, communications, and attitude-control requirements\n\nSupport major program design, integration, qualification, and readiness reviews\n\nServe as a primary technical interface across program, engineering, customer, and external partner organizations\n\nDevelop and maintain technical development plans, schedules, and execution inputs\n\nDevelop Basis of Estimates (BOEs) for program tasks and new business opportunities\n\nCommunicate development status and establish meaningful metrics to track execution and technical progress\n\nProvide schedule status, Estimate-to-Complete (ETC), and variance inputs to Cost Account Managers\n\nDefine technical objectives and drive solutions to complex engineering problems\n\nProvide technical direction and mentorship to engineers and other professional staff\n\nDevelop and execute engineering solutions spanning design, integration, testing, documentation, resources, compliance, and safety\n\nCoordinate technical documentation, reporting, presentations, and customer communications\n\nAnticipate future technology needs and identify opportunities to apply emerging engineering technologies\n\nSupport the development and expansion of new business opportunities.\n\nHow We Care for You\nIn return, we care for you by providing incredible “work perks” including:\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 & Wellbeing: 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\nCollaborative and Welcoming Culture: Warm, respectful, family-like environment rooted in our 12 core values. Enhanced by multiple employee-led Employee Resource Groups, and various team-building activities, delivering a truly open and supportive workplace\n\nAdditional site-specific benefits available including an on-site wellness center, miles of walking trails, tons of employee engagement activities and so much more!\n\nSalary Range Transparency:\nBuffalo, NY $140,000.00-$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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