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Senior Slip Ring Design Engineer

SOMERSET STAFFING


Job Location:

Blacksburg, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 13 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 10 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description:
Industry: Aerospace / Aviation / Defense
Job Category: Engineering - Engineering Design

Senior Slip Ring Design Engineer

Moog Inc.

Blacksburg Virginia

Moog s Space and Defense Group is the premier motion and flow control solutions provider for the following markets: satellites human-rated space vehicles launch vehicles missiles military ground vehicles naval vessels and security and surveillance. Headquartered in East Aurora NY Moog employs 13000 employees in 27 countries. At Moog we have a culture of trust and mutual respect; and for you working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction better rewards and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.

Our team in Space & Defense is looking for a Senior Design Engineer for Slip Rings to join them. You will report to the Slip Ring Engineering Manager and will have an onsite work schedule in Blacksburg VA.

To be considered for Senior Slip Ring Design Engineer here s what you ll need to bring with you:

  • Bachelor s degree in a mechanical or aeronautical engineering discipline

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in the design and analysis of precision rotating electromechanical equipment

  • Extensive experience in mechanical design including design for manufacture/assembly of production hardware

  • Experience using CAD/CAE

  • Experience with FEA

  • Experience applying and interpreting Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) on engineering prints for production hardware

  • Experience reviewing peers designs and documentation for completeness and accuracy

  • Knowledge of machining/manufacturing capabilities and drafting standards

  • Knowledge of electrical principles

Preferred Experience with:

  • Mechanical design of systems for rugged environments

  • Electronic assembly integration/packaging

  • Military standards

  • MIL-SPEC environmental requirements and testing

  • UG NX

  • ANSYS

As a Senior Slip Ring Design Engineer you will:

  • Establish concepts and requirements as needed to successfully conduct and support the design efforts in a variety of engineering disciplines including mechanical thermal and electrical design and analysis in the development of high reliability slip ring assemblies.

  • Understand and interpret customer specifications and requirements and to be the primary interface with suppliers and/or customers for all technical aspects of a project.

  • Work within a team including designers manufacturing engineers quality engineers and technical writers.

  • Serve as the primary contributor to carry designs from inception in the bids and proposal phase through detailed design development and analysis to creation of production drawings and documentation and then continue to provide support as the slip ring product moves into production build and test.

  • Expand on Moog s existing technology through support of internal research and development efforts

How we care for you:

  • Financial Rewards: great compensation package annual profit sharing matching 401k and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

  • Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off holidays and parental leave program

  • Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical dental vision life disability Employee Assistance Plan ( EAP ) and other supplemental benefit

  • Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance mentorship and coaching opportunities leadership development and other personal growth programs

  • Diverse and Inclusive Workplace: Employee Resource Groups cultural events and celebrations

  • Schedule: Monday - Thursday 9-hour shifts and half day Friday s

  • On-Site Work Environment

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Security Clearance Required: No
Visa Candidate Considered: No