Staff Test Engineer

Moog•Gilbert, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Join a team that designs the Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) and Test Scripts that validate our spacecraft avionics before they fly. In this role you’ll act as a technical subject matter expert on all things Test Engineering Related. Note that you do not need every preferred skill to apply; strong candidates typically meet ~80% and show willingness to learn.

Requirements

10+ years in aerospace/defense test engineering with hands‑on ownership of EGSE hardware + software + documentation.
Proficiency in the following coding languages: LabVIEW - building production‑grade instrument control and operator UIs. C – embedded systems. Python and/or Perl – test automation and data handling.
Practical experience selecting/integrating COTS instruments (PSUs, loads, DAQ, scopes) and designing custom test fixtures/cable assemblies.
Ability to write clear ATPs/I&T plans and maintain accurate schematics/parts lists.
Strong debugging skills across analog/digital interfaces; comfortable reading schematics and interpreting telemetry.
U.S. person (due to export‑controlled work).

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with VxWorks on embedded SBCs.
Experience with cPCI SBCs and C&DH architectures.
Exposure to EPS backplanes (power switching, solar array/battery management).
VHDL/FPGA interface testing.
Cable/harness design experience and knowledge of best practices (EMI/EMC, shielding/grounding).
Experience with Intercept Mozaix (or similar) for schematic/BOM/document control.
Environmental test support (thermal‑vac, vibe, EMI/EMC).

Responsibilities

Act as a Subject Matter Expert for the Design and Building of Hardware (EGSE, Custom Test Equipment, and Cabling/Harnesses) and the Development of Test Software.
Host Failure Review Boards and Tiger Teams to isolate, debug, and close out driving issues.
Execute & improve run test campaigns (functional, environmental), troubleshoot anomalies, drive root cause/corrective actions, and mentor junior engineers.
Collaborate cross‑functionally with systems, firmware, manufacturing, and program management to meet schedule, cost, and technical goals.
Mentor junior engineers and equip them with the skills and insights needed for their success within the team.