
Senior Electronic Packaging Engineer
Santa Barbara, CAFull-time$135–165K/yrPosted 1w agoStill listed today
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Moog seeks a Senior Mechanical Design / Electronics Packaging Engineer to develop ruggedized electronic hardware for military ground vehicle applications. The role collaborates across engineering and program teams to analyze, design, and transition electronic assemblies into production for harsh environments. The ideal candidate brings experience in mechanical design, electronics packaging, structural and thermal analysis, and hardware development for demanding environmental conditions.
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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: Senior Electronic Packaging Engineer Reporting To: Head, Engrg. Sect. Work Schedule: Onsite – Santa Barbara, CAMoog Santa Barbara Operations provides advanced hardware and software solutions for ground defense platforms, with expertise in turret weapon systems, system integration, and precision motion control. From concept phase to prototype builds and field testing, we enable mission success through engineering innovation and operational excellence.
With growing demand for our products in both domestic and international defense markets, Moog Santa Barbara Operations continues to expand its capabilities and workforce. Our experienced team of systems, software, mechanical, and electrical engineers collaborates to deliver innovative solutions that support the evolving needs of our customers and their missions.
We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Design / Electronics Packaging Engineer to develop ruggedized electronic hardware for military ground vehicle applications. In this role you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze, design, and transition electronic assemblies into production for harsh operating environments. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in mechanical design, electronics packaging, structural and thermal analysis, and development of hardware for demanding environmental conditions.
Responsibilities:
- Design and develop ruggedized electronics packaging for defense products used in military ground vehicle applications
- Analyze the structural and thermal performance of electronic systems, enclosures, and assemblies
- Create and review 3D CAD models, assembly drawings, and interface/control documentation
- Support product development from concept through qualification and production release
- Help define packaging approaches for shock, vibration, thermal, and environmental requirements
- Work closely with electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, and program teams to deliver practical, manufacturable designs
- Prepare and review engineering data related to thermal, vibration, and tolerance performance
- Support prototype builds, testing, troubleshooting, and design refinement
- Participate in technical reviews and help drive solutions that meet cost, schedule, and performance goals
- Contribute as a mechanical packaging subject matter resource during proposal and development efforts
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited institution
- 5+ years of experience in mechanical design and analysis of complex systems
- Experience with electronics packaging or mechanical design for electronic hardware
- Proficiency with SolidWorks for 3D part and assembly modeling preferred
- Experience with FEA tools such as ANSYS for structural and thermal analysis
- Understanding of shock, vibration, and thermal design considerations for electronic assemblies
- Experience working with PCBs, enclosures, connectors, and interconnects
- Working knowledge of GD&T and engineering drawing standards
- Familiarity with tolerance stack-up analysis
- Ability to interpret customer requirements, specifications, and applicable industry/defense standards
- Strong collaboration and communication skills in a cross-functional engineering environment
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Salary Range Transparency: Santa Barbara, CA $135,000.00–$165,000.00 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.
Moog offers an inclusive workplace, and, as such, affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment based on merit without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department via phone at 844-367-5787.
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How this job compares
Set against the 7,635 open Mechanical Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$135–165K/yr
- California median$129–180K/yr1,073 salary ranges
- US median$107–160K/yr4,627 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $150K, is close to the California median midpoint ($154K) — in the middle half of Mechanical Engineer salary ranges in California.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 1,334 open Mechanical Engineer jobs in California and 7,635 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Mechanical Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (6,365 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 5,220 of the 7,635 open Mechanical Engineer jobs (68%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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