
Test Engineer
Blacksburg, VAFull-time$60–80K/yrPosted 3w agoStill listed today
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Moog’s Space & Defense Group is seeking an onsite Test Engineer in Blacksburg, Virginia, reporting to the Test Development Manager. The engineer will develop test and inspection procedures, collaborate with engineering teams to validate methods, and support production in resolving technical issues and test failures. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics, with Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering also considered alongside a strong electrical background.
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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: Test Engineer Reporting To: Manager, Test Development Work Schedule: Onsite – Blacksburg, VAMoog Space and Defense Group is the operating group with the longest heritage at Moog. The ever-evolving markets we serve require innovation and allow for constantly developing career opportunities. Our expansive defense portfolio is aligned with U.S. military priorities and our mission of “equipping those who defend freedom.” 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.
Our team in Space & Defense is looking for a Test Engineer to join them. You will report to the Test Development Manager and will have an onsite work schedule in Blacksburg, Virginia.
To be considered for Test Engineer, here’s what you’ll need to bring with you:
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Minimum Qualifications• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics (Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering also considered with strong electrical background).
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Technical Literacy with electrical schematics and mechanical drawings
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Proficiency with electrical test equipment and diagnostic tools; oscilloscopes, multi-meters, etc
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Ability to troubleshoot and isolate hardware failures
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Strong verbal and written communication skills.
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Additional Skills of Interests• Knowledge of Problem-Solving Frameworks and RCCA efforts
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Knowledge of programming structures and algorithms
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Experience with LabVIEW or Python is advantageous
As a Test Engineer, you will:
- Develop written test and inspection procedures from customer specifications and drawing packages
- Collaborate with engineering teams to validate test methods and verify accuracy of test instructions
- Support production personnel to resolve technical issues during manufacturing, isolate cause of test failures, and provide feedback on proposed solutions
- Perform test equipment gauge repeatability and reproducibility (GRR)
- Monitor test equipment performance; support root cause and corrective action (RCCA) of test anomalies
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.
- Flexible Friday Afternoon’s
Salary Range Transparency: Blacksburg, VA $60,000.00–$80,000.00 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.
Moog offers an inclusive workplace, and, as such, affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment based on merit 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.
How this job compares
Set against the 3,121 open Test Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$60–80K/yr
- Virginia median$90–147K/yr96 salary ranges
- US median$104–163K/yr2,110 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $70K, is 40% below the Virginia median midpoint ($117K) — in the lowest quarter of Test Engineer salary ranges in Virginia.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 181 open Test Engineer jobs in Virginia and 3,121 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Experience
- Test Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (2,618 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 1,642 of the 3,121 open Test Engineer jobs (53%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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