Senior Electronic Packaging Engineer
Moog · Santa Barbara, CA
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Base pay
- $135k–$165k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- Today
The role in 30 seconds
A senior manufacturing role at Moog (aerospace & defense) in Santa Barbara, CA. In this role you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze, design, and transition electronic assemblies into production for harsh operating environments.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- GD&T, SolidWorks
- Base pay
- $135k–$165k
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in California: typical posted base $114k–$168k. This one lists $135k–$165k.
Median of the low and high ends of 138 live postings that list pay, out of 369 manufacturing engineer openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 368 other live manufacturing postings in California.
- Base pay
- About 11% above similar roles
- Experience asked
- Typical (5+ years)
Typical $110k–$159k, from 120 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Tooling 52%
- New product launch 50%
- Root cause 40%
- Automation 36%
- CATIA / NX 28%
- Machining 27%
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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
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
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Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.
Job Title
Senior Electronic Packaging Engineer
Reporting To
Head, Engrg. Sect.
Work Schedule
Onsite – Santa Barbara, CA Moog Santa Barbara Operations provides advanced hardware and software solutions for ground defense platforms, with expertise in turret weapon systems, system integration, and precision motion control. From concept phase to prototype builds and field testing, we enable mission success through engineering innovation and operational excellence.
With growing demand for our products in both domestic and international defense markets, Moog Santa Barbara Operations continues to expand its capabilities and workforce. Our experienced team of systems, software, mechanical, and electrical engineers collaborates to deliver innovative solutions that support the evolving needs of our customers and their missions.
We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Design / Electronics Packaging Engineer to develop ruggedized electronic hardware for military ground vehicle applications. In this role you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze, design, and transition electronic assemblies into production for harsh operating environments. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in mechanical design, electronics packaging, structural and thermal analysis, and development of hardware for demanding environmental conditions.