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Sr. FPGA Design Engineer

Moog

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Base salary $100K  to $150K

Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Buffalo, NY

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  • LocationBuffalo, NY
  • WorkplaceOn-site
  • Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
  • Last checked (4 h ago) · observed since

About this job

Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.


Job Title:

Sr. FPGA Design Engineer

Reporting To:

Management, Design Engineering

Work Schedule:

Onsite – Buffalo, NY

Our team in the Space Sector’s Actuation Systems Business Unit is looking for a Sr. FPGA Design Engineer. You will be responsible for the conceptual design, analysis, development, and testing of complex controls systems used on space applications, including requirements capture, design, verification, and test. The ideal candidate for this position is also someone who has an interest in growing into a technical leader within the FPGA group and help define and maintain best practice design and development processes. This position will have an onsite work schedule in Elma, New York and requires access to U.S. export-controlled information and the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.


Here are the skills you’ll bring with you…

  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

  • 5+ years of relevant technical experience with VHDL and FPGA designs

  • Self-motivated, critical thinking and strong analytical skills

  • Proven technical leadership in engineering development projects

  • Expertise with VHDL and ModelSim simulator

  • Familiarity with MATLAB Simulink

  • Good grasp of simulation, testing, and debugging tools and techniques

  • Comfortable using lab hardware – power supplies, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, etc.

  • Knowledge of interface and network protocols a plus (ie SPI, I2C, RS-422, RS-485, MIL-STD-1553)

  • Ability to work onsite in Elma, NY (remote candidates will not be considered)



As a Sr. FPGA Design Engineer, you will be responsible for the following:

  • Derive requirements for the FPGA design from system product specifications and interface protocols.

  • Use VHDL to create FPGA modules with a focus on reusability.

  • Participate in source code and design reviews.

  • Create and execute verification procedures.

  • Document designs, analyses, and verification results with accurate and concise reports.

  • Provide expert technical guidance and support to your team

  • Share in the value of “teamwork is a must” and thus good communication is key.



How we care for you: 

  • Financial Rewards: great compensation package, bonus opportunities, matching 401k, and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations), Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

  • Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistance.

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

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

  • Culture: Warm, respectful, family-like environment driven by our 12 core values. Multiple Employee Resource Groups led by our employees, open and welcoming to all.



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Salary Range Transparency:

Buffalo, NY $100,000.00–$150,000.00 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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Pay in context

This role's base floor ($100,000) is above 0% of the 96 Engineering (non-software) roles in New York listed on this site; 7 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $117,500; the middle half runs from $109,050 to $157,100.

Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 7, 2026.

This range next to 6 other live Moog roles with the nearest advertised base floor
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This range next to 6 other live Moog roles with the nearest advertised base floor
RolePublished base
Sr. FPGA Design Engineer (this listing)$100K - $150K
Sr FPGA Engineering Manager$100K - $140K
Applications Engineer$100K - $135K
Systems Analyst - Enterprise Applications$100K - $130K
Senior Buyer$100K - $120K
Supply Chain Manager$100K - $120K
Demand Planning Manager$100K - $140K

Same $100K to $400K scale as every card. All Moog roles · How to read the bar

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Employer-stated posting date
2026-11-02
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Location as the employer wrote it: Buffalo, NY

Buffalo, NY $100,000.00–$150,000.00 Annually

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