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Associate Design Engineer

Moog Inc

Buffalo, NYFull-time$70–95K/yrPosted 2 days agoStill listed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$70–95K/yr
Location
Buffalo, NY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Secret clearance, required

Job overview

Moog seeks an Associate Design Engineer to contribute to design development by translating project requirements into models, layouts, and engineering drawings. The role works with Design Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering on cost-effective designs and functional products, checks drawing and bill-of-material accuracy, and supports design integrity, materials selection, and processing procedures. The position is onsite in Buffalo, New York.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Engineering Principles, nice to haveDesign Principles, nice to haveCommunication, nice to haveTechnical Presentation, nice to haveMechanical CAD, nice to haveSiemens NX, nice to haveSolidWorks, nice to haveStress Analysis, nice to haveMatlab/Simulink, nice to haveANSYS, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, nice to haveAbility to Obtain U.S. DoD Secret Clearance, 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: Associate Design Engineer Work Schedule: Onsite – Buffalo, NYTo be considered for this role, here’s what you’ll need to bring with you:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.

  • Working knowledge of engineering principles and design principles.

  • Good communications skills which include the ability to present and convey technical concepts both verbally and in writing.

  • Working knowledge/exposure to a mechanical CAD (MCAD) tools such as Siemens NX (preferentially) or SolidWorks. Others are acceptable.

  • Exposure and familiarity with analytical software tools including but not limited to “stress analysis” and mathematical computation tools such as Matlab/Simulink, ANSYS etc.

  • Ability to obtain a U.S. DoD Secret Security Clearance.

As a Design Development Engineer, you will make critical contributions by holding responsibility for:

  • Understanding and translating project requirements emanating from a variety of sources, creating computer models, layouts, detailed engineering drawings.

  • Contributing to a cost-effective design and functional products by working closely with Design Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering.

  • Creating and checking detail drawings for completeness and accuracy, ensures the Bill of Material (Parts List) for product design is accurate and complete.

  • In conjunction with Engineering, ensures basic integrity of designs and layouts using correctness of proportionality, sizing, dimensional accuracy, tolerance limits, and conforming to Moog’s use of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) application practices.

  • Suggesting or specifying materials to conform to design requirements and assist in the selection of acceptable processing procedures.

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.

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Salary Range Transparency: Buffalo, NY $70,000.00–$95,000.00 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 2,447 open Design Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$70–95K/yr
  • New York median$98–151K/yr100 salary ranges
  • US median$107–160K/yr1,599 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $83K, is 34% below the New York median midpoint ($125K) — in the lowest quarter of Design Engineer salary ranges in New York.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 128 open Design Engineer jobs in New York and 2,447 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New York
Experience
Design Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 7 years (2,033 postings).
Education
1,658 of the 2,447 open Design Engineer jobs (68%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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