Senior Electronics Technician: Defense Hardware & Testing

Moog Military Aircraft LLC; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonuses

Employee stock purchase plan

Open PTO policy

Job summary

Moog Santa Barbara Operations seeks a Senior Electronics Technician to join a fast-paced environment building and testing aerospace-grade hardware. You will work onsite in Santa Barbara, performing assembly, harness fabrication, and high-power testing to support defense programs.

Responsibilities include soldering, reading schematics, assembling interconnects and panels, and troubleshooting units. A strong electronics background and IPC/ESD awareness are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Formal electronics training or 5+ years hands-on experience.
• Certification to J-STD-001 or equivalent soldering standard.
• Ability to read and interpret electronic schematics and drawings.
• Experience with military cable manufacturing methods.

Responsibilities

• Perform all phases of electronic assembly and manufacturing.
• Assemble circuit cards, including through-hole and SMT soldering.
• Fabricate and assemble electronic interconnects such as harnesses and cables.
• Build and assemble control panels.
• Perform basic mechanical fabrication.
• Construct and check out military cables.
• Work with high-power, high-voltage AC and DC circuits and controllers.
• Conduct basic testing and troubleshooting of electronic units and assemblies.
• Build and verify in-house designed electronic test equipment.
• Interpret and work from electronic schematics, mechanical drawings, assembly drawings, manufacturing outlines, worksheets, and parts lists.
• Coordinate with engineering, drafting, machine shop, quality assurance, purchasing, subcontractors, and vendors to support program goals.
• Contribute to cost estimates, schedules, and technical proposals as needed.
• Follow lab safety, ESD, and quality standards in all aspects of work.

Skills

Soldering

Reading schematics

Electrical testing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Formal electronics training / 5+ years hands-on experience

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Meters

Calipers

Microscopes

Job description

Moog Santa Barbara Operations seeks a Senior Electronics Technician to join a fast-paced environment building and testing aerospace-grade hardware. You will work onsite in Santa Barbara, performing assembly, harness fabrication, and high-power testing to support defense programs.

Responsibilities include soldering, reading schematics, assembling interconnects and panels, and troubleshooting units. A strong electronics background and IPC/ESD awareness are essential for success.