Mission-Ready Spacecraft Manufacturing Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD,STD

Stock Options

401k with company contribution

Stock Options

Free parking

Free lunch in office daily

Job summary

Umbra is seeking a Spacecraft Manufacturing Engineer to lead the development and sustainment of space vehicle and payload production lines at our Santa Barbara/Goleta office. This role focuses on manufacturing compliance, process improvement, and collaboration with production staff to resolve issues in real time.

The position requires hands-on experience in aerospace manufacturing, strong knowledge of GD&T, and the ability to translate designs into executable build plans while maintaining top

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience supporting manufacturing, integration, or test of aerospace or other high-reliability hardware.
• Experience developing manufacturing plans, build procedures, and work instructions for first-time prototype builds and complex mechanical assemblies.
• Hands-on experience supporting assembly, integration, and troubleshooting of electro-mechanical systems, with a working knowledge of DC electronics and electrical test methods.
• Strong proficiency interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T (ASME Y14.5 preferred).
• Experience working cross-functionally with design engineering, quality, supply chain, and test teams.
• Strong technical documentation skills, including the ability to write clear manufacturing and test procedures.
• Experience interfacing with suppliers on technical requirements, part quality issues, and production readiness.

Responsibilities

• Develop and document production processes and procedures that enable repeatable, reliable manufacturing.
• Lead planning and execution of prototype builds, coordinating materials, hardware, engineering priorities, schedules, and technicians to successfully deliver build milestones.
• Train production personnel on new and existing manufacturing processes and procedures.
• Partner closely with hardware engineers to translate evolving designs into executable build plans, identifying manufacturing risks, assembly sequencing, and tooling needs.
• Contribute to design reviews, providing DFM expertise for machined and composite components.
• Oversee introduction and implementation of new products and product revisions.
• Resolve manufacturing discrepancies and non-conformances.
• Perform structured root cause analysis of in-process failures.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

Umbra is seeking a Spacecraft Manufacturing Engineer to lead the development and sustainment of space vehicle and payload production lines at our Santa Barbara/Goleta office. This role focuses on manufacturing compliance, process improvement, and collaboration with production staff to resolve issues in real time.

The position requires hands-on experience in aerospace manufacturing, strong knowledge of GD&T, and the ability to translate designs into executable build plans while maintaining top