Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Flight Software Engineer at Moog Inc.

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Job Title

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Flight Software Engineer

Reporting To

Manager, Software Dev.

Work Schedule

Hybrid – Torrance, CA

Moog is looking for an Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Flight Software Engineer to join our Software Development Team. This role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of traditional embedded flight software engineering and emerging AI technologies, where your contributions will directly impact flight critical systems on current and future military aircraft.

You will primarily be responsible for creating and executing embedded flight software solutions that will fly on mission-critical military aircraft while contributing to a strategic and highly collaborative team responsible for developing Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions that drive value and efficiency across various disciplines.

Reporting to an Engineering Manager, you can choose a 9/80 work schedule with a hybrid work option (minimum 3 days/week in the office) in Torrance, CA.

As an Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Flight Software Engineer you will:

• Design, implement, and/or test software and requirements for use in real-time embedded aircraft control systems
• Perform systems and software integration and verification activities using real and simulated hardware
• Develop maintainable computer interfaces to electrical and mechanical systems, including hardware drivers and communication protocols.
• Comply with flight or safety critical processes such as DO-178C Level A or SAE ARP4754A or military aircraft equivalent
• Stay up to date on advances in technology and processes for continuous improvement of accuracy, reliability, and cost
• Create and update AI scripts and tools
• Champion AI awareness, buy-in, and adoption readiness
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging AI technologies
• Contribute to best practices for AI model development, testing, and deployment
• Collaborate with engineering teams to architect scalable, secure AI solutions within existing enterprise systems
• Domestic travel may be required as needed (up to 5%)
  
  

To be considered for the role, here’s what you’ll need to bring with you:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or other technical discipline, preferably Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or similar
• 3+ years of software development work experience
• Experience programming in C and Python
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to obtain US Security Clearance
  
  

It Would Be Great If You Also Had

• Experience with flight or safety critical processes such as DO-178C Level A or SAE ARP4754A or military aircraft equivalent
• Experience with requirements-based unit testing and integration testing
• Experience in the aerospace/defense industry
• Demonstrated ability to communicate well with functional and project leaders
• Electrical, computer engineering knowledge in a hands-on environment
• Familiarity with various phases of a software program including an awareness of project controls (i.e. cost, schedule, scope, and risks)
• Exposure to integrating AI tools into existing, established processes/programs
• Exposure to cloud/on-prem hybrid architectures and secure AI infrastructure
• Exposure to enterprise AI platforms (e.g., Azure AI, AWS AI/ML, Google Cloud AI)
  
  

This position requires access to United States export-controlled information.

Salary Range Transparency

Torrance, CA $70,000.00–$135,000.00 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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