Senior Rugged Electronics Packaging Engineer (Defense)

Moog Military Aircraft LLC; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonuses

Employee stock purchase plan

Open paid time off policy

Job summary

Moog is seeking a Mechanical Packaging Engineer in Santa Barbara, CA to design ruggedized electronics packaging for defense products in military ground vehicle applications. You’ll analyze structural and thermal performance, create 3D CAD models, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver manufacturable designs.

The role requires 5+ years in mechanical design/analysis, experience with electronics packaging, and proficiency with SolidWorks and ANSYS.

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.

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

Mechanical design

Electronics packaging

Thermal analysis

Vibration analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

ANSYS

MS Office

Job description

Moog is seeking a Mechanical Packaging Engineer in Santa Barbara, CA to design ruggedized electronics packaging for defense products in military ground vehicle applications. You’ll analyze structural and thermal performance, create 3D CAD models, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver manufacturable designs.

The role requires 5+ years in mechanical design/analysis, experience with electronics packaging, and proficiency with SolidWorks and ANSYS.