Umbra · 2 days ago
Senior Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer
Santa Barbara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$160K/yr - $190K/yr
5+ years expUmbra is an American space technology company delivering advanced systems that empower customers worldwide with unmatched access to critical information from space. The Senior Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer will play a key role in developing next-generation space systems and mechanisms, focusing on designing, prototyping, building, and testing hardware using first principles engineering.
AerospaceGeospatialImage RecognitionInformation TechnologySatellite CommunicationSoftware
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design, analyze, build, and test spacecraft hardware and mechanisms, including:
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define and refine requirements
Developing initial design concepts and physical prototypes
Working closely with the Chief Engineer and Systems Architects to optimize designs for performance and manufacturability
Creating detailed design documentation, including drawings, design guides, and Interface Control Documents (ICDs)
Documenting analysis and test results
Developing and executing work instructions, test plans, and test reports
Partnering with technicians and manufacturing engineers to troubleshoot and resolve hardware issues
Drive spacecraft components through full qualification campaigns including shock/vibe, thermal and TVAC
Provide mechanical engineering support to other engineering teams as needed
Occasionally supporting launch and test campaigns outside regular hours, including evenings and weekends
Performing other duties as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
5-7+ years of professional mechanical engineering experience, with demonstrated experience supporting spacecraft programs
Strong multidisciplinary understanding of spacecraft structures, assembly, and mechanisms
In-depth knowledge of at least one launch provider's payload users guide
Hands-on experience in Design for Manufacturability and following designs into low volume assembly
Experience taking a product or system through a Qualification or Acceptance test campaign
Proficiency in CAD software, with experience in design and drafting to ASME Y14.5 standards
Expertise in first principles analysis, including hand calculations and Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to independently research, diagnose, and clearly explain technical challenges and solutions
Preferred
Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering
10+ years of professional spacecraft experience
A strong desire to thrive in a fast-paced, highly collaborative team environment
In-depth knowledge of NASA-STD-7001 or SMC-S-016 and experience applying it to create a Qualification strategy
Experience with Agile development methodologies
Familiarity with printed circuit boards (PCBs), electronics assemblies, and harnessing
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, Arduino, or MATLAB
Experience working with RF or Optical devices, understanding of their basic principles, and familiarity with relevant analysis software
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 daily in office
Company
Umbra
Cutting edge space systems—from refined mission solutions to best-in-class data
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$119.63MKey Investors
Nimble PartnersDARPAJohn Burbank
2022-12-07Series B· $75M
2022-05-22Grant
2021-04-16Secondary Market
Leadership Team
Matthew Speitel
Chief Financial Officer
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