Test Systems Electrical Engineering Section Head

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Job Title:

Test Systems Electrical Engineering Section Head

Reporting To:

Management, Design Engineering

Work Schedule:

Hybrid – Torrance, CA

Moog Military Aircraft has an immediate opening for the Test Systems Electrical Engineering Section Head to join our team.  Reporting to our Test Systems Manager, and you will have a 9/80 schedule option and work onsite in Torrance, CA.

Moog Military Aircraft provides flight control equipment and systems to the world’s leading military platforms.  Headquartered in East Aurora, NY, Moog employs 14,000 employees in 24 countries.  At Moog we have a culture of trust and mutual respect; and for you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.

To be considered for this role, here’s what you’ll need to bring with you: 

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical or Aerospace Engineering plus a minimum of 6 years or more experience in a broad application of electrical engineering skills

• Broad experience with development of a variety of engineering drawings, schematics, and technical reports, thereby possessing a strong ability to review, critique, and approve the engineering work of others (PLM Technical Approver role)

• International engagement is a routing element of this role, and occasional travel (5-10%)

• Experience managing people in a supervisory/managerial role

It’d be great if you also had:

• Master of Science degree in Electrical or Aerospace Engineering

• Experience in the aerospace or other highly regulated industry

• Possess strong people skills in order to lead assigned team, interface with other section heads, and global managers, and assist with globally matrixed projects

• Working familiarity with the following tools and standards:

  • DOORS requirements management system

  • Cadence and OrCAD

  • PSPICE or LTSPICE

  • Teamcenter PLM

  • IPC-620, IPC-630, J-STD-001

  • NFPA-79

As a Section Head, you will:

• Lead a team of electrical engineers assigned to develop test equipment in the Aircraft Group. Serve as direct supervisor for 1-10 direct reports, providing technical mentoring and training to develop his/her team’s competency, skills, and efficiency to meet test equipment engineering global standards.

• Work together with the Test Equipment Site Manager(s) to assign engineers to projects as required and is accountable for your team’s performance in the execution of their project responsibilities.

• Enforce process compliance and participates in process development to improve efficiency and rigor.

• Perform performance reviews for assigned staff and participate in workforce planning and recruiting/hiring.

• Workforce planning and recruiting/hiring.

• Be an individual contributor 50% of the time

• Serve as a direct individual contributor to assigned projects at 50 – 75% capacity.  In order to serve directly as an electrical engineer on TE projects, and to effectively mentor the assigned team, the section head for TE electrical engineering will need competency in the following disciplines: 

  • Analog/Digital Circuit Design 

  • Electronic Test Console (ETC) Design for ATP, QTP for flight control system components

  • Design of Real-time HIL/SIL test systems for complex flight control systems

  • Cabling design for flight control test systems

  • Electromechanical design and packaging

  • Printed Wiring Board (PWB) Design

How We Care for You:

• Financial Rewards: competitive 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.  Our Torrance site has a 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off.

• 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

• Diverse and Inclusive Workplace: Employee Resource Groups, cultural events, and celebrations.

Salary Range Transparency:

Torrance, CA $130,000.00–$160,000.00 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.

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