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Associate Development Engineer

Moog Inc
$75,000.00-$95,000.00 Annually
parental leave, paid time off, tuition assistance, 401(k), profit sharing, relocation assistance
United States, New York, Buffalo
Mar 02, 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:

Associate Development Engineer

Reporting To:

Manager, Engrg.

Work Schedule:

Onsite - Buffalo, NY

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.

Moog is looking for an Associate Development Test Engineer!

As an Associate Development Test Engineer, you will support the development and validation of electrohydraulic, electromechanical, mechanical, and electropneumatic actuation systems for nextgeneration Moog products. You will execute development test programs, design mechanical/electrical test setups, analyze results, and support debugging of new development and production test equipment. This role supports rigorous functional and environmental testing to ensure compliance with design requirements and is part of our Military Aircraft Test Engineering organization.

To qualify for the Associate Development Test Engineer role, you typically need:

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, or a related Engineering discipline.
  • Working knowledge of mechanical/electrical hardware, control systems, and general engineering fundamentals.
  • Strong technical aptitude and problemsolving ability.
  • Effective communication skills for collaboration with engineers, technicians, and customers.
  • Experience supporting engineering efforts across multiple programs.

It would also be great if you had:

  • Experience executing mechanical/electrical development test programs.
  • Familiarity with environmental and performance testing.
  • Handson experience assembling laboratory test setups and instrumentation.
  • Exposure to diagnosing hardware or test equipment issues and recommending corrective actions.

As an Associate Development Test Engineer, you will have the following responsibilities:

Development Test Ownership

  • Prepare and perform development test programs for complex components and systems.
  • Design and assemble mechanical/electrical test setups.
  • Monitor and analyze test data, identify issues, and recommend adjustments.

Engineering Support & Problem Solving

  • Work with Project/Design Engineers to interpret data and verify compliance.
  • Conduct diagnostic testing to isolate root causes and confirm corrective actions.
  • Support engineering analyses and trade studies.

Test Systems Collaboration

  • Assist in debugging and troubleshooting development and production test equipment.
  • Identify equipmentlevel failures and work with designers on corrective modifications.

Documentation & Customer Interaction

  • Maintain accurate test data and documentation.
  • Prepare test reports and present results internally and externally.
  • Contribute technical content to proposals and cost estimates.

Team & Technical Leadership

  • Coordinate test activities and provide daytoday technical guidance to technicians.
  • Work collaboratively as part of a crossfunctional engineering team.
  • Represent Moog professionally in technical interactions.

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

Salary Range Transparency:

Buffalo, NY $75,000.00-$95,000.00 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.

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