Senior Mechanical Systems Engineer

About the role

Moog is seeking a Senior Mechanical Systems Engineer to lead the development of next‑generation flight control and weapons‑bay actuation systems for military aircraft. The role is hybrid, based in Torrance, CA, and offers the chance to influence system architecture from concept through qualification.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for advanced hydraulic and electromechanical actuation systems.
• Influence system architecture, design decisions, and requirements throughout the product lifecycle.
• Lead cross‑functional engineering efforts and coordinate activities across Moog teams and sites.
• Develop and communicate system requirements, verification strategies, and qualification approaches.
• Create and maintain requirements traceability, verification plans, and qualification documentation.
• Lead integration and test activities, including troubleshooting and root‑cause investigations.
• Present technical solutions, program updates, and test results to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Mentor early‑career engineers and author technical reports and analyses.
• Travel 5‑15% to Moog and customer locations within the United States.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related STEM discipline.
• 7+ years of engineering experience, preferably in aerospace or defense product development.
• Experience supporting the full product development lifecycle, from requirements to validation.

Required skills

• Hydraulic actuation systems
• Electromechanical actuation systems
• System integration and testing
• Verification and validation processes
• Requirements traceability and documentation