Sr Project Engineer

About the role

Job Title: Sr Project Engineer
Reporting To: Manager, Staff Engineering
Work Schedule: Onsite – Niagara Falls, NY
Location: Niagara Falls, NY
Department: Moog’s Space and Defense Group
Business Unit: Engines Business Unit
Description: Join a dynamic team that supports rocket engines, propellant tanks, and complete propulsion systems for various aerospace missions. The position involves coordinating project teams, managing budgets, and communicating with customers.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective project leadership to cross-functional and cross-site engineering teams for recurring production and development/qualification programs.
• Manage budget and technical execution for internal research and development (IRAD) programs for which you are responsible.
• Develop new product requirements through consultation with customers and sales personnel, validating conceptual problem solutions through the performance of trade studies and analyses.
• Lead bid and proposal of new projects providing scope definitions, defining project schedules, assessing technical compliance, technical volume generation, and providing engineering cost estimates.
• Contribute to conceptual design and analysis discussions and efforts for rocket engine and propulsion system development programs.
• Serve as lead responsible engineer and technical point of contact to customers on design, development, and production of space propulsion hardware, primarily with rocket engines and chemical propulsion systems.
• Prepare engineering reports associated with assigned projects and/or models.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (required) or Master of Science (preferred) in related Engineering discipline (Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical, or Electrical).
• 5+ years of related project engineering experience, with a proven track record of successful completion of projects.
• Previous experience supporting propulsion hardware, while not required, is desired.
• Candidates that do not meet the minimum number of years of project engineering experience may still be considered based on individual qualifications, education, and demonstrated past successes.
• 3 years of leading technical projects or technical initiatives.
• Self-starting instincts and a strong sense of project ownership.
• Ability to work independently with a strong technical foundation.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate fluently with internal and external customers, serving as technical focal point for projects.
• Experience leading cross-functional project teams and project management experience related to cost, schedule, and technical execution.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).

Qualifications

• The position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. DoD Security Clearance and access to U.S. export-controlled information.
• This position requires a full physical which includes bloodwork and pulmonary function testing.

Skills

• Effective project leadership.
• Technical expertise in mechanical, aerospace, chemical, or electrical engineering.
• Strong communication skills.
• Project management experience.
• Microsoft Tools proficiency.

Benefits

• Financial 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.
• 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.
• Culture: Warm, respectful, family-like environment driven by our 12 core values. Multiple Employee Resource Groups led by our employees, open and welcoming to all.

Pay

Niagara Falls, NY: $95,000.00–$145,000.00 Annually

Schedule

Onsite – Niagara Falls, NY