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Electromechanical Systems Engineer

Moog Inc

Blacksburg, VAFull-time$90–130K/yrPosted 2w agoStill listed today

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Compensation
$90–130K/yr
Location
Blacksburg, VA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree, required

Job overview

Moog’s Space and Defense Group is seeking an Electromechanical Systems Engineer to develop complex rotary servo motion assemblies for military and aerospace applications. The engineer will lead integrated product development, evaluate system performance, interpret customer requirements, and serve as a technical interface with suppliers and customers. The role is onsite in Blacksburg, Virginia. Five years of relevant experience and motion simulation experience are preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Mechanical Design, requiredElectrical Skills, requiredAnalytical Skills, requiredTeamwork, requiredCAD/CAE, requiredUG NX, nice to haveMotion Simulation, nice to haveMotion Control, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Engineering or Related, required5 Years Electromechanical Design Experience, nice to have

Benefits

401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Relocation Assistance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

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: Electromechanical Systems Engineer Work Schedule: Onsite – Blacksburg, VAElectromechanical System Engineer Moog Blacksburg, VA

Moog 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.” We are also “revolutionizing the way to space” by supporting the return of humans to the Moon and NASA's deep space exploration programs.

Our team in Space & Defense is looking for a Electromechanical System Engineer to join them. You will report to the Engineering Director and will have an onsite work schedule in Blacksburg, VA.

To be considered for Electromechanical System Engineer you will need:

  • Bachelors in a mechanical, electrical or aeronautical engineering discipline
  • 5 years of experience in the design and analysis of precision electromechanical equipment is preferred.
  • Experience with mechanical design/packaging, along with excellent electrical and analytical skills.
  • Experience working in team environment
  • Experience using CAD/CAE (UG NX is desirable)
  • Experience performing motion simulations and knowledgeable of motion control techniques is preferred.

As a Electromechanical System Engineer, you will:

  • Be responsible for the system design of complex rotary servo motion assemblies for harsh environments and high reliability applications in military and aerospace markets.
  • Establish concepts and requirements using a variety of engineering disciplines to include mechanical, structural dynamics, electrical, thermal and rotary motion leading to development of integrated electromechanical systems and electromechanical motion systems.
  • Based on fundamental engineering principles, predict the system level performance of candidate approaches and select the optimum approach to specific applications.
  • Lead an integrated product development team to insure timely and successful project completion.
  • Track the project progress and report program status to senior level management.
  • Understand/interpret customer specifications and requirements.
  • Prepare statements of work and product specifications and be the primary interface with suppliers and customers for all technical aspects of a program.

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

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Salary Range Transparency: Blacksburg, VA $90,000.00–$130,000.00 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 3,102 open Systems Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$90–130K/yr
  • Virginia median$132–200K/yr182 salary ranges
  • US median$133–206K/yr2,215 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $110K, is 36% below the Virginia median midpoint ($172K) — in the lowest quarter of Systems Engineering salary ranges in Virginia.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 258 open Systems Engineering jobs in Virginia and 3,102 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Virginia
Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Systems Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for 7 years at the median (2,466 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 1,042 of the 3,102 open Systems Engineering jobs (34%) 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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