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# Senior Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Moog Inc.
- **Location:** Santa Barbara, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $111,000.0 - $177,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, Data Control, MATLAB, Microsoft PowerPoint, Signal Processing
- **Published:** July 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/9757717?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F9757717%2FSenior-Systems-Engineer-California-Santa-Barbara

## About the Role

* BS with an emphasis in Control Systems and Signal Processing
 * 5 to 10 years industry experience
 * 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)
 * Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
 * Strong attention to detail
 * High level of motivation and willingness to learn.
 * Strong work ethic
 * Ability to access US export-controlled information.
 * Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance.
 * MS with an emphasis in Control Systems and Signal Processing preferred.
 * Turret fire control systems design, integration, and test experience preferred.

## Description

Moog's Santa Barbara Operationsprovides 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 acquisitions and internal development, Moog provides expert solutions in:

 * Stabilized Turret Drive Systems
 * Integrated WeaponSystems (full turret from mechanical design to fire control electronics and software)
 * Ammunition Handling
 * Data Control and Distribution
 * Power Management and Distribution

We are looking foraSenior Systems Engineerat our location in Santa Barbara, California. We provide 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 acquisitions and internal development.

Here's what you'll be working on day to day:

 * 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.


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