Senior Test Engineer

MOOG Space and Defense

Senior Test Engineer

Are you an experienced Senior Test Engineer looking for their next great opportunity? Moog Inc. is currently recruiting for a Senior Test Engineer to support our Spaceflight hardware business in Gilbert, AZ!

What we do:

Moog’s Gilbert AZ facility is a leading designer of spaceflight hardware and is a part of the Spacecraft Avionics business unit in the Space & Defense Group. Moog has partnered with NASA to provide electronic solutions for the Artemis Orion Crew Capsule, Viper Lunar Rover, Satellite Laser Communications Relay, OSIRIS-REX to study asteroid composition along with complete satellite buses for the defense department.

Here’s what to expect on a day-to-day basis:

·      Responsible for design and manufacture of Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) for Moog products. Development of EGSE test systems includes hardware, software, and documentation. A typical Unit Under Test (UUT) includes an embedded Single Board Computer (SBC) which interfaces with custom analog and digital I/O boards for Command & Data Handling (C&DH) in a cPCI form factor. Additionally, Electrical Power System (EPS) boards are included on a custom backplane extension for sub-system power switching and solar array switching/battery charging.

·      Hardware: Selection of COTS test instruments where practical and design of custom test ‘boxes’ and cabling as required. Test hardware must be capable of verifying all stated capabilities and contractual design requirements for the UUT.

·      Software: Develop VxWorks test code to run on SBC (C programming language). Create National Instruments LabVIEW VIs for COTS instrument control and monitoring, and User Interface (UI) for UUT command and telemetry. Develop PERL scripts to control execution of VxWorks and LabVIEW code for test automation. Familiarity with VHDL for FPGA programming a plus.

·      Documentation: Create and maintain assembly, schematic, and parts lists for custom test equipment through the Moog Broad Reach document control system. Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Excel, and Intercept Mozaix are used for design documentation. Formal Integration and Test Plans, Environmental Test Plans and Acceptance Test Procedures (customer deliverables) used to document compliance with all customer and design requirements are the responsibility of the Test Engineer.

 Why Moog?

·    Competitive Salary

·    Comprehensive benefits package that starts day 1

·    401k Match AND Employee Profit Share Program

·    9/80 Schedule (every other Friday off)

·    Amazing Company Culture (see Glassdoor for all the details)

·    Relocation available if you are not already in the Phoenix area

At a minimum you'll need to meet these qualifications:

·      A minimum of 8 years hands on experience in the areas listed above and a BS in Electrical Engineering degree.

·      Candidate must be proficient in software development using C, LabVIEW and PERL programming languages and the VxWorks operating system.

·      Knowledgeable using Windows applications such as Visio, Word and other Microsoft Office tools.

·      Knowledgeable with cables and able to do cable drawings using Visio.

·      Willing to take direction and execute assignments as asked.

·      Self-motivated and willing to take ownership of assignments and look for ways to execute on time.

·      Able to provide guidance for junior engineers to help them grow in their knowledge of test engineering

This position requires access to United States Export Controlled information.

EOE/AA Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran