Sr. Electronics Packaging Engineer — Rugged Defense Gear

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

Job summary

Moog Inc. in Santa Barbara, CA seeks a Senior Mechanical Design / Electronics Packaging Engineer to develop ruggedized electronic hardware for military ground vehicle applications.

You will analyze structural and thermal performance, create CAD models, and guide packaging from concept to production. The role requires 5+ years in mechanical design/analysis, experience with electronics packaging, and proficiency in 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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

Structural analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

ANSYS

Job description

Moog Inc. in Santa Barbara, CA seeks a Senior Mechanical Design / Electronics Packaging Engineer to develop ruggedized electronic hardware for military ground vehicle applications.

You will analyze structural and thermal performance, create CAD models, and guide packaging from concept to production. The role requires 5+ years in mechanical design/analysis, experience with electronics packaging, and proficiency in SolidWorks and ANSYS.