Moog

IPT Lead Engineer

Moog$140K — $180K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
  • 10 years of progressive engineering experience, or 5+ years with a Master's degree
  • 5 years of experience in space system design
  • 3 years of experience in leading technical teams
  • Strong interpersonal skills for team collaboration
  • Experience in full lifecycle management of engineering programs
  • Familiarity with agile design processes and risk management

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical oversight and design of TVC actuation systems
  • Ensure products are designed and tested for program requirements
  • Oversee maintenance and modification for production transition
  • Conduct trade studies for design compliance and performance
  • Coordinate across teams for design and test integration
  • Formulate development plans and inputs for execution
  • Provide development status updates and metrics

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package with profit-sharing and 401k matching
  • Flexible paid time off and parental leave
  • Comprehensive insurance including medical, dental, and vision
  • Tuition assistance and professional development programs
  • Inclusive workplace culture with team-building activities
  • Site-specific benefits may also be available
Full Job Description
Job Title:
IPT Lead Engineer

Reporting To:
Director, SDG BU Engineering

Work Schedule:
Onsite - Buffalo, NY

And this exciting A&A team, based in East Aurora, NY, is eagerly looking to welcome a skilled Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead Engineer! As an IPT Lead Engineer you will be supporting generational development programs, working closely with Lockheed Martin and Northrup Grumman on developing and delivering hardware that supports an advanced anti-ballistic missile defense system and the next-generation intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).

With broad technical autonomy, this role leads the review, design, development, and implementation of engineering systems or programs. Serving in an advisory or leadership capacity, it oversees complex problem-solving, guides staff, and develops multi-year plans to deliver compliant, a well-documented solution. Responsibilities also include ensuring integration, testing, maintenance, and regulatory compliance.

As the primary technical contact, this position coordinates across teams, users, and external partners throughout the development cycle. It manages staffing and collaboration, anticipates future engineering needs, and supports business growth through new and expanded opportunities.

To be considered for this IPT Lead Engineer role, here's what you'll need to bring with you:
  • Must have or be able to obtain a clearance S (TS preferred)
  • Typically requires a Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows: 10 or more years of experience with a Bachelor's degree, 5 or more years of experience with a Master's degree. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
  • Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment and organize work assignments to meet established timetables.
  • Strong communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required, as well as the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Must be able to work extended hours as required and be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and workloads.


Must have at least:
  • 5 years of space system design experience.
  • 3 years of experience in leading technical teams.
  • Great interpersonal skills working in a team environment.
  • Demonstrated engineering experience in the entire lifecycle of a program.
  • Experience preparing for and presenting at customer reviews.
  • Experience in risk management and earned value management.
  • Experience in schedule development using Microsoft project.
  • Familiarity with agile design processes.


As our IPT Lead Engineer, you will make critical contributions by holding responsibility for:
  • Integrated product team (IPT) lead responsible for technical oversight, direction and hands on design to develop, and integrate the TVC actuation system.
  • Ensures end-to-end products are designed, integrated and tested to support program requirements.
  • Leads development, maintenance and modification of the of design for transition into production
  • Leads and participates in trade studies to ensure the design meets all physical, mechanical and environmental requirements while accommodating the required payload, power, propulsion, thermal, communications and attitude control system requirements.
  • Support program design and readiness reviews.
  • Liaise with all levels of program and engineering staff on design, integration and test matters and support other teams/disciplines as necessary.
  • Formulate and maintain development plans and schedule inputs as execution occurs.
  • Develop Basis of Estimates for assigned program tasks and proposals.
  • Communicates development status, generates relevant metrics to monitor development progress.
  • Provide schedule status, ETC and variance inputs to cost account managers.
  • Determines technical objectives for solution(s) to advanced technical engineering problems.
  • Represents the organization as a prime technical contact within and engineering team for assigned project(s)/program(s).
  • May function in an advisory or leadership role for a project/program and provide direction and guidance to less experienced professional staff or team of professional staff.
  • Formulates plans and guides the development and implementation of engineering solution(s) including deployment, resource requirements, testing, documentation, integration and compliance and safety.
  • Plans and coordinates the maintenance of engineering solutions including, documentation, reporting, publishing, and making technical and other presentations to ensure viability of the solution(s) in an evolving environment.
  • Plans for future applications of solutions based on new developments in engineering technology.
  • Participates in or may lead the development of new or expansion of existing business opportunities.


In return, we care for you by providing incredible "work perks" including:
  • 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 & Wellbeing: 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 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
  • Additional site-specific benefits available including an on-site wellness center, miles of walking trails, tons of employee engagement activities and so much more!


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Salary Range Transparency:
Buffalo, NY $140,000.00-$180,000.00 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.

About Moog

Moog Inc. is a worldwide designer, manufacturer, and integrator of precision control components and systems. Moog's high-performance systems control military and commercial aircraft, satellites and space vehicles, launch vehicles, missiles, automated industrial machinery, and marine and medical equipment. The company's 2019 revenues were $2.9 billion. Moog employs approximately 11,000 people worldwide and has a presence in 26 countries.
Learn more about Moog
Market Cap
$2.7 billion
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Net Income
-$2.9 million
Founded
1951
5 Year Trend
+4%
Revenue
$2.8 billion
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