Senior Systems Engineer
Moog
Santa Barbara, CA · Posted November 4, 2026
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About the job
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:
Senior Systems Engineer
Reporting To:
Head, Engrg. Sect.
Work Schedule:
Onsite – Santa Barbara, CA Moog, Inc. is a global leader in motion control across land, sea air and space, pioneering advanced solutions to drive cutting edge innovation for our valued customers.
Our Space and Defense Group is the operating group with the longest heritage at Moog and serves ever-evolving markets with ongoing innovation that allows for constantly developing technology and excellent career opportunities.
As part of our Defense division, Moog’s Santa Barbara Operations provides sub-systems and components for every mission critical system on a modern military vehicle. Our heritage is in electrohydraulic and electromechanical actuation systems and now, through ongoing innovation, Moog provides expert solutions in:
• Stabilized Turret Drive Systems
• Integrated Weapon Systems (full turret from mechanical design to fire control electronics and software)
• Ammunition Handling
• Data Control and Distribution
• Power Management and Distribution
This site is now looking for a Senior Systems Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role will be focused on requirements development/validation/verification, documentation, customer support and provided guidance to our more junior engineers. This is an on-site role, reporting to the Systems Engineering Manager.
In order to be considered for this Senior Systems Engineer, here's what you'll need to bring with you:
• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Systems, Electrical or Software Engineering, with an emphasis in Control Systems and Signal Processing; Master's degree preferred.
• 5 or more years of experience in a similar role within the aerospace/defense industry
• Classical and modern control systems design knowledge
• Signal processing and data analysis knowledge.
• Hands-on experience working with the hardware and software aspects of electro-mechanical systems.
• MATLAB/Simulink knowledge
• Proficiency with MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Turret fire control systems design, integration, and test experience preferred.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance.
As our Senior Systems Engineer, you will make critical contributions by holding responsibility for:
• Provide systems engineering support for the design, development, integration, test, and verification of highly complex electro-mechanical systems.
• Interface with customers, suppliers, and stakeholders to generate component and subsystem specifications.
• Define hardware and software interfaces between subsystems.
• Develop, test, analyze, and document turret fire control algorithms.
• Build linear and nonlinear dynamic models and simulations to evaluate system performance.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance for development teams.
• Support lab and field testing.
• Generate technical documentation (plans, reports)
• Occasional travel required.
In return, we care for you by providing incredible “work perks” including:
• 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, parental leave program and relocation assistance
• Health & Wellbeing: 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 Culture: Warm, respectful, family-like environment rooted in our 12 core values. Enhanced by multiple employee-led Employee Resource Groups, and various team-building activities, delivering a truly open and supportive workplace
• Additional site-specific benefits available
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Salary Range Transparency:
Santa Barbara, CA $140,000.00–$165,000.00 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.
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