Sr Test Engineer

About the role

Moog is seeking a Senior Test Engineer to design and validate Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) and test scripts for spacecraft avionics. You will own end‑to‑end test solutions, from hardware and software to documentation, contributing directly to mission readiness.

Key responsibilities

• Design and build EGSE hardware, select COTS instruments, create custom test boxes, panels, and harnesses.
• Develop test software using LabVIEW, Python or Perl, and integrate with embedded code (VxWorks/C).
• Integrate test setups with flight‑like units, supporting command & data handling and power switching use cases.
• Author formal test documentation, including Integration & Test Plans, Environmental Test Plans, and Acceptance Test Procedures.
• Execute functional and environmental test campaigns, troubleshoot anomalies, drive root‑cause analysis, and mentor junior engineers.
• Collaborate with systems, firmware, manufacturing test, and program management to meet schedule, cost, and technical goals.

Required profile

• 7+ years of aerospace/defense test engineering experience with hands‑on ownership of EGSE hardware, software, and documentation.
• U.S. person status (citizen or lawful permanent resident) due to export‑controlled work.

Required skills

• LabVIEW – production‑grade instrument control and UI development.
• C – embedded systems programming.
• Python and/or Perl – test automation and data handling.
• Experience selecting and integrating COTS instruments and designing custom test fixtures and cable assemblies.
• Strong debugging skills across analog/digital interfaces and ability to read schematics.

What we offer

• Base salary $130,000–$155,000 (DOE) plus annual bonus, profit sharing, 401(k) match.
• Open/flexible PTO, 9/80 schedule (every other Friday off), and relocation assistance.
• Structured onboarding, mentorship, and clear technical progression toward lead/architect EGSE roles.