Software Engineering Supervisor - Test Systems
About The Position
Moog is seeking a Software Engineering Supervisor to lead a team of 6–8 software engineers and interns developing and integrating automated test systems used to validate flight control actuation systems for military aircraft. The supervisor provides technical and people leadership while remaining hands-on with software development, system integration, troubleshooting, and verification. Approximately 60–70% of the role is technical work and 30–40% is team leadership and development. The team develops software solutions for automated test equipment, hardware-in-the-loop systems, data acquisition, control systems, and simulation environments supporting advanced aerospace programs. The position partners with engineering teams and site leadership to deliver integrated test solutions and support software requirements, deployment, and maintenance. The role is based at Moog’s Torrance, California facility, with a hybrid schedule of three onsite days per week and an available 9/80 schedule. Occasional travel of up to 5–10% may be required. The position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- At least 5 years of software engineering experience, with demonstrated technical contributions to complex engineering projects.
- Prior leadership experience through direct people management or technical leadership of engineering teams and projects.
- Experience developing software using Python.
- Experience with software design, integration, debugging, and verification activities.
- Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary engineering environments.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to influence and support technical teams.
- Willingness to travel occasionally, up to 5–10%, as project needs require.
Nice To Haves
- Experience developing software for automated test equipment, test stands, or hardware-in-the-loop systems.
- Experience with LabVIEW, dSPACE, MATLAB/Simulink, or similar test and simulation platforms.
- Experience with data acquisition, instrumentation, automation, and control systems.
- Aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated industry experience.
- Familiarity with flight control systems, electromechanical systems, or closed-loop control systems.
- Experience supporting system verification and validation activities.
- Demonstrated success mentoring and developing engineers in a technical environment.
- Experience in a laboratory, test, or development environment involving integrated hardware and software systems.
- Hands-on mechanical or electrical troubleshooting experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and develop software engineers and interns responsible for automated test system development and integration.
- Provide technical leadership for software architectures, development, integration, and verification testing for aerospace test equipment.
- Contribute directly to engineering projects through software development, troubleshooting, and technical problem solving.
- Design, develop, and maintain software applications for data acquisition, control systems, automation, and test execution.
- Support hardware-in-the-loop, simulation, and automated test environments used to validate electromechanical and electrohydraulic flight control systems.
- Collaborate with site leadership and engineering managers to prioritize work, allocate resources, and ensure successful project execution.
- Perform software integration and verification using real and simulated hardware environments.
- Drive engineering process compliance and identify opportunities to improve software quality, development efficiency, reliability, and maintainability.
- Conduct performance reviews, support employee development plans, participate in workforce planning, and assist with recruiting and hiring.
- Partner with systems, electrical, mechanical, and test engineers to deliver integrated test solutions that meet technical, schedule, and cost objectives.
- Support the definition and implementation of software requirements and ensure successful deployment and maintenance of software in operational environments.
- Keep current with software technologies, test methodologies, and industry best practices to drive continuous improvement.
Benefits
- Great 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.
- Holidays and parental leave program.
- Relocation assistance.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- Employee Assistance Plan and other supplemental benefit coverage.
- Tuition assistance.
- Mentorship and coaching opportunities.
- Leadership development and other personal growth programs.
- Employee Resource Groups.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
