Associate Design Engineer, PWB Design
About The Position
Moog’s Space Sector designs and manufactures systems for space travel. The Actuation and Avionics Business Unit is seeking an Associate Design Engineer, PWB Design to create complex, multilayer, high-density, high-power, high-voltage, and thermally challenging Printed Wiring Boards (PWBs) and Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs) for NASA, military, and commercial space applications. Working within program teams, the engineer produces final drawings and engineering data, including schematics, master patterns (artwork), PWB and CCA designs, bills of materials (BOMs), and manufacturing data. Work is developed from schematic and PWB layout inputs and 3D/solid models, independently or in collaboration with others. The role calls for foresight, creativity, and collaboration across functions to anticipate and solve unprecedented engineering problems. The position is onsite in Buffalo, New York, and requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science or Technology degree in Electrical Engineering or another relevant engineering field; alternatively, an associate degree in a technical major and at least 2 years of PWB layout design and drafting experience.
- Working knowledge of engineering principles, documentation standards, and drafting practices, including spatial visualization.
- Understanding of electronic circuits, electrical component properties, electronic packaging, and PWB and CCA materials.
- Comprehensive knowledge of, and capability to design to, IPC, space, military, and commercial standards and specifications.
- Advanced experience and knowledge of schematic entry and PWB layout/routing.
- Working knowledge of configuration management control of product design.
Nice To Haves
- 3 or more years of relevant experience is preferred.
- Experience using OrCAD Schematic Entry and Cadence Allegro PWB layout ECAD design software.
- Prior aerospace industry experience.
- IPC CID and/or CID+ certification.
- Experience using Siemens NX 3D MCAD software or SolidWorks.
- Knowledge and use of Teamcenter PLM.
Responsibilities
- Translate requirements from a variety of sources into schematics, netlists, PWB layouts, master patterns (artwork), 3D/solid models, layouts, detailed engineering drawings, and supporting electronic data for PWB fabrication and CCA manufacturing.
- Work with an Engineering Designer, Electrical Team Lead, or Senior Circuit Board Designer to ensure the detailed integrity of schematics, PWB layouts, BOMs, and manufacturing data meets intended PWB and CCA design requirements.
- Occasionally direct drafting personnel, providing direction and input based on familiarity with Moog systems and procedures, the Moog Business System (MBS), release/change workflows, and configuration control requirements.
- Create and check detailed drawings for completeness and accuracy, and ensure parts lists in Moog’s PLM (Teamcenter) and MBS are accurate and complete.
- Work closely with Design Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering to contribute to cost-effective designs and functional products.
- Suggest or specify materials for non-critical situations to conform to design.
Benefits
- Compensation package and bonus opportunities.
- Matching 401(k).
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan at select locations.
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
- Flexible paid time off and holidays.
- Parental leave program.
- Relocation assistance.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, Employee Assistance Plan, and other supplemental coverage.
- Tuition assistance, mentorship and coaching, leadership development, and personal growth programs.
- Employee Resource Groups and an inclusive, respectful workplace.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
