Principal Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer

Umbra Lab Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off, Sick, Family & Med.

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD,STD

Vol Life, Critical Illness, Accidental

401k with 3% non-elective contribution

Stock Options

Free Parking

Free lunch in office daily

Job summary

Umbra Lab Inc. in the United States is seeking a Senior Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer to help design, prototype, build, and test next-generation space hardware.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine requirements and deliver robust mechanical systems for demanding space missions. The role emphasizes hands-on fabrication, first-principles analysis, and detailed documentation, with on-site work at Arlington, VA or nearby locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
• 5–8+ years in aerospace/manufacturing engineering.
• Strong understanding of mechanisms and mechanical systems.
• Hands-on manufacturing and assembly experience.
• CAD proficiency with ASME Y14.5.
• First principles analysis including hand calculations and FEA.
• Excellent problem-solving and ability to explain technical challenges.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and test spacecraft hardware and mechanisms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements.
• Develop initial design concepts and prototypes.
• Work with Chief Engineer and Systems Architects to optimize designs.
• Create detailed design documentation and ICDs.
• Develop work instructions, test plans, and reports.
• Partner with technicians and manufacturing engineers to troubleshoot hardware.
• Provide mechanical engineering support to other teams.
• Occasionally support launch/test campaigns outside regular hours.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in mechanical/aeros?

5-8+ years aerospace/manufacturing

Multidisciplinary mechanisms

Hands-on manufacturing/assembly

CAD software (ASME Y14.5)

First principles + hand calculations +

Problem solving & explain technical

12+ years aerospace/mechanical

RF devices knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

CAD software (SolidWorks, CATIA)

FEA software (e.g., ANSYS)

RF analysis software

Job description

Umbra Lab Inc. in the United States is seeking a Senior Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer to help design, prototype, build, and test next-generation space hardware.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine requirements and deliver robust mechanical systems for demanding space missions. The role emphasizes hands-on fabrication, first-principles analysis, and detailed documentation, with on-site work at Arlington, VA or nearby locations.