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Sr Electrical Design Engineer

Moog Inc
$110,000.00-$140,000.00 Annually
parental leave, paid time off, tuition assistance, 401(k), profit sharing, relocation assistance
United States, New York, Buffalo
Apr 28, 2026

Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. 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.

Job Title:

Sr Electrical Design Engineer

Reporting To:

Management, Design Engineering

Work Schedule:

Onsite - Buffalo, NY

Moog's place as a global leader in the design and manufacture of precision motion control technology is a clear reason to come work for us, however it's our culture and values that really set us apart, for our employees and our customers.

The Space Sector of Moog's Space and Defense Group (SDG) designs and manufactures systems to survive the harsh environments of space travel. As an industry leader in space avionics, actuation and mechanisms, propulsion, power, structures, and shock and vibration control, Moog has been committed to the space industry for more than 60 years and Moog products have been to every planet.

Our team in the Space Sector's Actuation Systems Business Unit is looking for a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to perform the conceptual design, analysis, development, and testing of complex motor control electronics used on NASA, military, and commercial applications. This position requires a high degree of foresight and creativity to anticipate and solve unprecedented engineering problems.

As a Senior Electrical Design Engineer, you will:

  • Operate as key element in a team of creative, independent individuals.
  • Validate conceptual problem solutions by performing trade studies and analyses.
  • Coordinate with FPGA engineer(s) to specify interface requirements for sensors and circuits.
  • Collaborate with product engineer(s) to create formal test procedures and test limits.
  • Prepare, support, and guide the work of Assembly and Test technicians supporting your development activities.
  • Serve as the box-lead for development of new controllers - leading a team of 2-3 electrical engineers to meet the technical, budget, and schedule goals
  • Create reliable designs through a comprehensive experimental development test program.
  • Perform design analysis (i.e. signal integrity, stress, sensitivity, worst-case)
  • Create and perform development test procedures for designs at the CCA, box, and system integration level
  • Document designs, analyses, and test results with clear, accurate, and concise reports.
  • Design custom magnetics for power supplies and filters
  • Perform radiation analysis and testing for space and strategic programs
  • Participate in failure investigations of hardware as the lead electrical engineer.
  • Provide work estimates in support of new proposals.

To be considered for the Senior Electrical Design Engineer, here's what you'll need to bring with you:

  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering with 10 years of relevant technical experience
  • Must have the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance; currently holding a clearance is preferred.
  • Self-motivated, critical thinking and strong analytical skills
  • Advanced technical writing and communication skills
  • Advanced knowledge of motor control electronics for space-based systems.
  • Experience with Pspice, Orcad Capture CIS, Allegro PCB Editor, HyperLynx, MATLAB, PSIM, and CREME96 software
  • Embody the Moog values of "teamwork is a must"
  • Ability to work onsite in East Aurora, NY (remote candidates will not be considered).

It'd be great if you also had:

  • Master of Science Degree in Engineering

How We Care For You:

  • Financial Rewards: great compensation package, annual profit sharing, matching 401k and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
  • Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistance
  • Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan ("EAP") and other supplemental benefit coverages
  • Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs
  • Collaborative and Welcoming Workplace: Inclusive culture rooted in our values, enhanced by Employee Resource Groups, and team-building activities.
  • Additional site-specific benefits may be offered

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Salary Range Transparency:

Buffalo, NY $110,000.00-$140,000.00 Annually

Salary Range Disclaimer

The 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.

This position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.

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