Senior Electronics Technician - Defense Systems & Assembly

Moog Inc.; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Moog Inc. in Santa Barbara, CA is seeking a Senior Electronics Technician to join Moog Santa Barbara Operations. You will assemble, test, and support integrated weapon system electronics in a fast-paced development and production environment.

The role requires hands-on experience with soldering, cable fabrication, reading schematics, and lab safety, with opportunities to contribute to cost estimates and technical proposals while collaborating with engineering and quality teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Formal electronics training from a technical school or military electronics program, or 5+ years hands-on experience.
• Certification to J-STD-001 or the ability to obtain it.
• Ability to solder small components using microscopes or vision tools.
• Experience with military cable manufacturing and requirements.
• Ability to read/interpret schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Understanding of ESD and lab safety procedures.
• Experience with small power tools and measuring equipment.
• Ability to disassemble, reassemble, and repair assemblies.
• Familiarity with IPC standards and common test equipment (oscilloscopes, meters).
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Perform all phases of electronic assembly and manufacturing.
• Assemble circuit cards, including through-hole and SMT soldering.
• Fabricate and assemble interconnects, 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/DC circuits and controllers.
• Conduct basic testing and troubleshooting of assemblies.
• Build and verify in-house designed test equipment.
• Interpret and work from schematics, drawings, and assembly lists.
• Coordinate with engineering, QA, purchasing, and vendors to support goals.
• Contribute to cost estimates, schedules, and proposals.
• Follow lab safety, ESD, and quality standards.

Skills

Soldering and inspection

Read schematics

ESD practices

MS Office

Hand tools use

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Formal electronics training / military electronics schooling

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Meters

Calipers

Job description

Moog Inc. in Santa Barbara, CA is seeking a Senior Electronics Technician to join Moog Santa Barbara Operations. You will assemble, test, and support integrated weapon system electronics in a fast-paced development and production environment.

The role requires hands-on experience with soldering, cable fabrication, reading schematics, and lab safety, with opportunities to contribute to cost estimates and technical proposals while collaborating with engineering and quality teams.