Senior Electronic Packaging Engineer Rugged Defense

Moog; Santa Barbara (CA); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Moog in Santa Barbara, CA is seeking a Senior Mechanical Packaging Engineer to design ruggedized electronics packaging for defense products used in military ground vehicle applications. You will analyze thermal and mechanical performance, create 3D CAD models, and drive production release from concept to qualification.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in mechanical engineering, 5+ years of experience in mechanical design, strong SolidWorks and ANSYS skills, and a collaborative, cross-functional

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.
• Experience with 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.

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.

Skills

5+ years mechanical design experience

SolidWorks proficiency

FEA (ANSYS) experience

GD&T knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

ANSYS

Job description

Moog in Santa Barbara, CA is seeking a Senior Mechanical Packaging Engineer to design ruggedized electronics packaging for defense products used in military ground vehicle applications. You will analyze thermal and mechanical performance, create 3D CAD models, and drive production release from concept to qualification.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in mechanical engineering, 5+ years of experience in mechanical design, strong SolidWorks and ANSYS skills, and a collaborative, cross-functional