Sr. Project Engineer – Missile Systems Lead

moog· Moog Military Aircraft LLC
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📍 Buffalo, NYFull time💰 USD 120K–145K
Full timeOnsiteMoog Military Aircraft LLC

About this role

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. Project Engineer – Missile Systems Lead

Reporting To:

Engineer, Chief Project

Work Schedule:

Onsite – Buffalo, NY

Moog’s Defense Sector has an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Project Engineer – Missile Systems Lead in our WNY Defense Engineering group to manage and coordinate complex programs. The position will have an onsite work schedule in East Aurora, NY.

Reporting to the Technical Director, Missile Systems, you will be responsible for planning and executing technical scope on several small development projects or one larger development project and ensuring project milestones are being met so that the expectations of our customers are met or exceeded. You will be expected to collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering staff as well as Program Management.

As a Sr. Project Engineer – Missile Systems Lead, you will:

  • Oversight of technical, cost and schedule performance for development programs
  • Validate conceptual problem solutions by performing trade studies and analyses
  • Document designs, analyses, and test results with accurate and concise reports
  • Set the direction for the technical engineering team, coordinate a cross-functional team of designers, drafters, analysts, technicians, and manufacturing engineers
  • Mentoring and training of less experience project engineers
  • Be the main technical point of contact for the customer
  • Proposal volume development and costing support for Mission Enabling Services Group business unit
  • Occasional travel to support customer meetings and business development needs

To be considered for the Sr. Project Engineer – Missile Systems Lead role, here’s what you’ll need to bring with you:

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering
  • 5 years of engineering experience
  • 3 years of leading technical development projects or technical initiatives
  • Must have the ability to obtain a DoD Contractor Security Clearance; currently holding a clearance is preferred.

It’d be great if you also had:

  • Experience with new product development and lifecycle through production is preferred

How We Care for You:

  • 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.

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Salary Range Transparency:

Buffalo, NY $120,000.00–$145,000.00 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.

EOE/AA Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran 

Moog is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department via phone at 844-367-5787.

No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Absent compliance with these pre-conditions resumes submitted directly to any Moog Inc. employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Moog Inc.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Sr. Project Engineer – Missile Systems Lead role at moog?
The listed salary for this Sr. Project Engineer – Missile Systems Lead position at moog is USD 120K–145K. This is an Full time role.
Where is the Sr. Project Engineer – Missile Systems Lead position at moog located?
This Sr. Project Engineer – Missile Systems Lead role at moog is based in Buffalo, NY. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Sr. Project Engineer – Missile Systems Lead role at moog full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Sr. Project Engineer – Missile Systems Lead role in the Moog Military Aircraft LLC department at moog.
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When was the Sr. Project Engineer – Missile Systems Lead job at moog posted?
This Sr. Project Engineer – Missile Systems Lead position at moog was posted on Jul 14, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Sr. Project Engineer – Missile Systems Lead
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