Mechanical Design Engineer – Test Equipment

Moog Inc.

Mechanical Design Engineer developing hydraulic and electro-mechanical test equipment for the Space & Defense Group at Moog. Collaborating with a creative team to design systems for military and commercial vehicles.

Posted 7/20/2026full-timeBuffalo • Colorado, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $75,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in the design and development of hydraulic, electro-hydraulic, and electro-mechanical systems, with a strong focus on creating reliable test equipment for military, commercial, and space applications. Proficient in solid modeling, drafting, and maintaining engineering records while collaborating effectively with team members and internal customers.

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Hydraulic System DesignElectro-Mechanical DevelopmentSolid ModelingTest Equipment DesignAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Hydraulic DesignElectro-Hydraulic SystemsElectro-Mechanical ComponentsTest Equipment DevelopmentPneumatic SchematicsExperimental Development TestingEngineering DocumentationWork EstimationAssembly CoordinationDesign Analysis

Soft Skills

Self-MotivatedCritical ThinkingAnalytical SkillsTeam CollaborationCustomer Consultation

Tools & Technologies

Solid Modeling SoftwareDrafting ToolsDoors

Industry Keywords

Military ApplicationsCommercial VehiclesSpace VehiclesEngineering RecordsTest Systems

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

design and development of hydraulic, electro-hydraulic, electro-mechanical, servo-mechanism, and electro-pneumatic components and systems that will be used to test the products of Moog, Inc.
responsible for design and development of new electrical test equipment, assemblies, and/or processes to meet cost, schedule, and performance goals.
contribute to the design of test equipment to verify functional performance of products used on military, commercial, and space vehicles.
operate as key element in a team of creative, independent individuals.
consult with internal customers.
design hydraulic / pneumatic schematics to support new test system designs.
integrate hydraulic components into higher level test systems.
prepare, support, and guide the work of Assembly and Test technicians supporting your development activities.
contribute on work estimates for design and development efforts.
maintain engineering records
create reliable designs through a comprehensive experimental development test program.
document designs, analyses, and test results with accurate and concise reports.
coordinate and support the assembly of test equipment.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science in Engineering with 3 years’ relevant technical experience
Self-motivated
critical thinking and strong analytical skills
Solid modeling and/or drafting experience
Doors experience a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

great compensation package
bonus opportunities
matching 401k
ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations)
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
Flexible paid time off
holidays
parental leave program
relocation assistance
Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability
Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”)
other supplemental benefit coverages
Tuition Assistance
mentorship
coaching opportunities
leadership development
other personal growth programs
Warm, respectful, family-like environment driven by our 12 core values.
Multiple Employee Resource Groups led by our employees, open and welcoming to all.