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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr. Software Engineer - **Company:** Moog Inc. - **Location:** Buffalo, NY, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $150,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JIRA, Automation of Tests, Bug Tracking Systems, Software Debugging, Digital Electronics, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), R (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), LabVIEW, MATLAB, Minitab, Systems Architecture, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL), Scripting, Fpga Hardware, Containerization, Software Version Control - **Published:** September 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/sr-software-engineer-509978363 ## About the Role * Work closely with the internal program teams to provide the design of specialized test equipment, systems architecture and interface definition, and requirements validation. * Lead the design process and provide technical leadership within Moog's program scope. * Experience with LabVIEW, LabVIEW Real-Time and LabVIEW FPGA development tools * Experience with bug tracking tools and version control systems (Jira, Trac, svn, etc) * Experience with design, development, documentation and maintenance of test systems * Experience with Python or another automation scripting language * Familiarity with National Instruments hardware, Real-Time controller and FPGA cards * Familiarity with test equipment used for testing actuators, motors, controllers, and circuit cards * Ability to work closely with the development and production teams to analyze, debug, and resolve issues * Ability to use types of lab test equipment (oscilloscopes, function generators, logic analyzers, digital meters, power supplies, etc.) * Mentor younger engineers where and when appropriate. To be considered for the Senior Software Engineer role, here's what you'll typically need to bring with you: * Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering with 5+ years of relevant technical experience * Experience with coaching, guiding, training, or providing technical leadership to other engineers is preferred * Must have the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance * Self-motivation, critical thinking, and strong analytical skills. * Demonstrated strong technical written and verbal communication skills. * Experience with quantitative software, including any of the following (or similar); MATLAB, Minitab, R/S-Plus * Experience with containerization * Experience with test automation * Experience with firmware VHDL coding and debug It'd be great if you also had: * Certified LabVIEW Developer * Familiarity with analog and digital hardware design, verification, and production testing * Familiarity with functional, development and qualification testing of controller and actuator systems ## Description In 1951 when Bill Moog founded Moog Inc., he had a vision of company culture so strong that it became the foundation of the company we are today. Moog is: * A working environment where people trust each other to achieve exceptional things. * A business that employs over ten thousand engineers and technologists with a small company feel. * An enterprise where a belief in personal accountability continues to drive innovation and global growth. As a Senior Software Engineer in our Space & Defense Group in East Aurora, NY you will be responsible for design and development of hydraulic, electro-hydraulic, electro-mechanical, servo-mechanism, and electro-pneumatic components and systems that will be used to test the products of Moog, Inc. This position is responsible for design and development of new test equipment, assemblies, and/or processes to meet cost, schedule, and performance goals. You will contribute to the design of test equipment to verify functional performance of products used on military, commercial, and space vehicles. 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