Mechanical Engineer

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:

Reporting To:

Work Schedule:

Our Moog Military Aircraft Group is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join our avionics engineering team. You'll contribute to the design, documentation, sustainment, and reliability of embedded systems used in critical flight and mission equipment. You'll have an onsite work schedule in Mineral Wells, TX working collaboratively with experienced engineers across multiple disciplines in a structured environment that emphasizes technical excellence, documentation rigor, and long-term product ownership. Moog Avionics delivers customer-focused technologies and customized solutions for Special Mission, Military & Defense, Military Trainer, Business, and General Aviation industries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design mechanical packaging for avionics LRUs, electronic modules, and ruggedized enclosures.
• Develop detailed 3D models, assemblies, and engineering drawings exclusively using SolidWorks.
• Perform structural, thermal, vibration, and materials considerations to ensure designs meet environmental and mechanical requirements.
• Conduct reliability assessments, including failure rate predictions, component derating reviews, and longterm durability considerations.
• Perform and document FMEA analyses (Design FMEA and/or Process FMEA) to identify potential failure modes and mitigation strategies.
• Support redesign and sustainment of legacy equipment, including reverse engineering and updating outdated documentation.
• Collaborate closely with electrical engineering to integrate PCBs, connectors, wiring, and internal components into enclosure designs.
• Execute tolerance analysis, material selection, and hardware specification to meet aerospace standards.
• Support prototype builds, qualification testing, and troubleshooting for design and integration issues.
• Prepare BOMs, ECOs, reports, and technical documentation within PLM systems.
• Participate in peer reviews, design reviews, and compliance evaluations for mechanical and environmental standards (DO160, MILSTD810, etc.).
• Work with suppliers and manufacturers to ensure designs meet DFM/DFA best practices.

To be considered for the Mechanical Engineer role, here are the skills you'll bring with you...

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field experience.
• Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, or avionics principles.
• 3+ years of mechanical design experience; avionics or aerospace background preferred.
• Strong proficiency in SolidWorks.
• Experience in electronics packaging, enclosure design, or related mechanical-electrical integration.
• Working knowledge of vibration, thermal, and structural performance requirements.
• Familiarity with DO-160, MIL-STD-810, and related aerospace mechanical/environmental standards.
• Ability to create and interpret engineering drawings with GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
• Experience performing FMEA, DFMEA, PFMEA, or similar structured reliability analyses.
• Strong analytical thinking, communication skills, and attention to detail.
• Must be a U.S citizen.

Our Benefits - How We Care for You:

• Financial Rewards: great compensation package, annual profit sharing, matching 401k and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 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.
• Collaborative and Welcoming Workplace: Inclusive culture rooted in our values, enhanced by Employee Resource Groups, and team-building activities.
• Additional site-specific benefits may be offered.
• Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 10 hour shifts.

#LI-ML1

#LI-Onsite

Salary Range Transparency:

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.

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

Moog is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment 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.