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Staff Propulsion Systems Engineer

Moog Inc

NIAGARA FALLS, NY · HybridJobSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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NIAGARA FALLS, NYHybrid
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Security clearanceBachelor's degree

Job overview

Moog is seeking an experienced propulsion systems engineer to lead new propulsion system design and development for spacecraft, launch vehicle, and strategic defense missions. The work focuses on chemical bipropellant and monopropellant systems, including designs for higher-rate production. The role spans conceptual design through qualification and production, and requires the ability to obtain a U.S. DoD Security Clearance and access U.S. export-controlled information.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Propulsion Systems DesignSystems AnalysisFluidic AnalysisDesign VerificationTeamcenterNXCADCustomer CommunicationVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationLeadershipMentoringCoachingRisk AssessmentDesign for ManufacturingTrade Studies

Qualifications

Bachelor's in EngineeringMaster's or PhD in Engineering7+ Years Progressive Experience5+ Years Project Leadership or SupportAbility to Obtain DoD Security ClearanceAccess to U.S. Export-Controlled InformationFull Physical Examination

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:Staff Propulsion Systems EngineerReporting To:Manager Staff, SDG EngineeringWork Schedule:Hybrid - Niagara Falls, NYMoog Space and Defense Group is projecting significant growth driven by high levels of U.S. Department of Defense spending and the thirst for human exploration.The Niagara Falls Site supplies rocket engines, propulsion systems, and propellant tanks for a variety of spacecraft, launch vehicle and strategic defense missions. We are looking for an experienced propulsion systems engineer to add to our growing team and help us lead the way in new propulsion system design. Primary applications are bipropellant and monopropellant (chemical) propulsion systems for strategic missiles, LEO, GEO and exploration missions, with a particular focus on new product design for higher rate production applications to meet ever increasing market demands. The position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. DoD Security Clearance and access to U.S. export-controlled information. To be considered for this position, here's what you'll need to bring with you: * Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering (Master's or PHD preferred) * At least 7 years of progressive experience (12 years preferred), with 5 years of leading or supporting development projects. * Experience interfacing with customers and demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills. * Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to mentor and coach other engineers. * Can understand new technical concepts and products. Utilize these skills to understand risks and take appropriate action. * Experience designing propulsion systems for large scale, large volume production with a design for manufacturing (DFM) mindset is a big plus. * This position requires a full physical which includes bloodwork and pulmonary function testing. As a Propulsion Systems Engineer, you will: * Lead the overall propulsion design and development necessary to support customer missions, starting from initial conceptual design from high-level customer requirements with a blank sheet of paper, all the way through development, qualification, production, and in some cases, large-scale industrialization for high-rate production. * Lead and/or oversee the detailed systems and fluidic analyses for generating initial conceptual designs, selecting and baselining proper components, and working with Moog's internal and external supply bases to marry component capabilities to distilled-down system level requirements. * Oversee and drive overall detailed design and verification plans for propulsion systems, planning or overseeing the planning of all component, subsystem, and propulsion system level design activity, build process, and test campaigns necessary to demonstrate compliance and deliver a high-quality product to customer requirements. * Mentor and coach other engineers in propulsion systems design. * Be able to work in Teamcenter/NX or comparable CAD application, frequently guiding and directing other engineers to generate conceptual designs/drawings. * Develop new product requirements through consulting with customers and sales personnel and help translate those requirements to actionable engineering development strategies for the product area. Help build and establish contacts with the customer base and be a recognized subject matter expert. * Often support the pursuits and/or provide guidance to other Moog business units. * Validate conceptual problem solutions by performing trade studies and analyses. * Assist in interviewing, training, and counseling junior engineers. * Present yo

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Set against the 11,736 open Systems Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 9, 2026.

Pay
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  • New York median$116–182K/yr240 salary ranges
  • US median$60–70/hr385 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 312 open Systems Engineer jobs in New York and 11,736 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 7 years of experience; Systems Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (9,664 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 4,367 of the 11,736 open Systems Engineer jobs (37%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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