Umbra · 21 hours ago
Spacecraft Assembly, Integration and Test (AI&T) Engineer
Umbra is an American space technology company delivering advanced systems that empower customers worldwide with unmatched access to critical information from space. The role involves leading and supporting spacecraft and payload assembly, integration, and test activities, as well as developing and executing integration and test plans to provide innovative solutions for customers.
AerospaceGeospatialImage RecognitionInformation TechnologySatellite CommunicationSoftware
Responsibilities
Lead assembly, integration, and testing of Umbra space products at customer sites
Support assembly, integration, and testing of Umbra space products at Umbra sites
Become an expert in Umbra products, including spacecraft, payloads, and ground systems
Conduct electrical, mechanical, and software integration and troubleshooting
Develop and implement hardware and software test procedures and documentation
Build and deploy ground support equipment and special test equipment (GSE and STE)
Conduct on-site system-level testing
Support Umbra customers and train end users for testing and operations
Periodic travel is required to support integration, testing, and troubleshooting activities and campaigns at Umbra in Santa Barbara and customer sites, both domestic and international. Expected level is around 25% with some durations longer than a week
Perform other assigned professional duties
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
5-8+ years of relevant technical experience
Strong understanding of spacecraft and payload subsystems
Demonstrated experience with integration, testing, launch, and operations
Experience with flight software, test software, and end to end system testing
Demonstrated experience with hardware software troubleshooting and anomaly resolution
Strong interpersonal skills to interact effectively with customers and Umbra staff
Good communication skills, ability to collaborate in a team, documentation, and willingness to learn new technologies
Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced development environment
Ability to travel around 25% of the time, both domestic and international, with some durations longer than a week
Preferred
Delivered spacecraft and subsystems to stakeholders
Built and delivered ground support equipment
Experienced in testing automation
Developed end-to-end mission solutions
Expertise in electrical or software disciplines
Benefits
Flexible Time Off, Sick, Family & Medical Leave
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD, STD (employer funded)
Vol Life, Critical Illness, Accidental, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance (employee funded)
401k with 3% non-elective company contribution
Stock Options
Free Parking
Free lunch in office daily
Company
Umbra
Cutting edge space systems—from refined mission solutions to best-in-class data
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$119.63MKey Investors
Nimble PartnersDARPAJohn Burbank
2022-12-07Series B· $75M
2022-05-22Grant
2021-04-16Secondary Market
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