Moog Software Engineer Jobs: $100K Potential & Great Benefits

If you’re aiming for a high-growth engineering career with strong compensation and world-class benefits, Moog Inc. offers an excellent opportunity. Known for its cutting-edge work in aerospace, defense, and industrial automation, Moog is hiring Software Engineers with salaries reaching up to $100,000 annually, along with comprehensive benefits, career development programs, and exposure to advanced engineering systems.

Job Overview

Job Description

Moog is looking for a Software Engineer to join our Software Development Team.  You will develop software for automated test stands to test flight control actuation systems. Reporting to an Engineering Manager, you can choose a 9/80 work schedule with a hybrid work option (3 days/week in the office) in Torrance, CA.

Moog’s Military Aircraft Group is a global leader in designing primary and secondary flight control actuation systems (FCAS) for military aircraft. We design and integrate FCAS systems for cutting edge aircraft like the F-35 Lightning II and the V280 Valor next generation tiltrotor Aircraft. Headquartered in East Aurora, NY, Moog employs 14,000 employees in 24 countries.  Working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life, inside and outside of work.

The candidate will play a key role in developing critical systems and be required to:

• Implement software for use in testing embedded aircraft control systems utilizing real-time data.
• Understand and implement software that performs data acquisition and control for automated test equipment.
• Help to perform systems and software integration and verification using real and simulated hardware
• Part of a team to provide system definition, requirements authoring, software development and verification, understanding project cost and schedule

With responsibilities in the following areas:

• For a given project, implement the software requirements, help with system integration and system testing.
• The incumbent will have knowledge of various computer operating systems, including hardware drivers and hardware interfacing.
• The incumbent must stay abreast of advances in technology and processes for continuous improvement of accuracy, reliability, and cost.
• The incumbent is responsible for understanding software interfaces to electrical and mechanical systems.
• The candidate must have general knowledge to understand instrumentation for such systems.

To be considered for the Test Systems Software Engineer role, here are the minimum required skills:

• Bachelor of Science degree in the field of Electrical, Computer, or Software Engineering, or equivalent experience and a minimum of two (2) years’ experience.
• Programming environments in LabVIEW , C, Python, and Simulink.
• Experience working in engineering teams, while maintaining team communications.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, energetic self-starter
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
• Demonstrate ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and ability to react to shifting priorities to meet business needs.
• Demonstrate ability to communicate well with team members and have experience working with other engineering groups.
• Demonstrate ability to understand and convey regulations/procedures
• Demonstrate ability to meet deadlines and commitments
• Ability to access US export-controlled information
• Ability to relocate to East Aurora, NY preferred.  Flexible workplace options may apply.
• Ability to participate in International and domestic travel

As a Test Equipment Software Engineer, you will:

• Build, integrate, verify/validate Test Systems
• Deploy successful test equipment that’s customer accepted and ready for transfer to Sustainment
• Attend and participate in Design Reviews
• Support assembly of test equipment that is normally performed by technicians
• Act as interface between the assembly process and design engineering to provide clarification and resolve issues that arise during assembly
• Be responsible for formal Verification Test Procedures, formal testing and Verification Test Report, including driving resolution on all requirements that are not successfully verified leading to Verification Test complete
• Support customer validation including coordination of correlation testing, where applicable
• Be responsible for ensuring all documentation and software is complete, fully released and product conforms to released documentation
• Perform user training and related documentation that may include user and maintenance manuals
• Be responsible for ensuring compliance with defined processes, generation of technical documentation, and reporting
• Maintain and control configuration management of test software throughout development and until deployed for customer use
• Uphold, foster and cultivate the Moog culture and philosophy within your function. This includes the values of: Trust, Competence, Team Spirit, Diligence, Accountability, Effective Communication, Adaptability, Recognition and Enjoyment

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.

Selection Process

The hiring process at Moog is typically structured to evaluate both technical expertise and problem-solving ability:

1. Application Screening – Resume shortlisting based on qualifications and skills.
2. Technical Assessment – Coding tests or engineering problem-solving challenges.
3. Technical Interview – In-depth discussion on programming, systems, and past projects.
4. HR/Behavioral Interview – Evaluation of communication, teamwork, and cultural fit.
5. Final Selection & Offer – Offer rollout for selected candidates.

How To Apply

To apply for the Software Engineer role at Moog:

• Visit the official careers page of Moog Inc.
• Search for “Software Engineer – Tonawanda”
• Review job requirements carefully
• Submit your updated resume and required documents
• Track your application status through the portal

Pro Tip: Tailor your resume with relevant programming languages, project experience, and any exposure to embedded or aerospace systems to improve your chances.