Senior Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer - Design Prototyping

Umbra

Santa Barbara (CA)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 200,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k with company contribution

Stock Options

Free Parking

Free lunch

Job summary

Umbra is seeking a Senior Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer to join our multidisciplinary engineering team in developing next-generation space systems. You will design, prototype, and test hardware, collaborating with cross-functional teams to refine requirements and optimize for performance and manufacturability.

The role demands hands-on experience, first-principles analysis, and proficiency with CAD/FEA. Occasional after-hours work may be required during launches and test campaigns, with

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
5–8+ years in aerospace, mechanical, or manufacturing engineering.
Hands-on manufacturing and assembly experience.
CAD proficiency with ASME Y14.5 standards.
Strong first-principles analysis, incl. hand calcs and FEA.
Excellent problem-solving and clear communication.

Responsibilities

Design, build and test spacecraft hardware and mechanisms.
Develop initial design concepts and physical prototypes.
Create detailed design docs, ICDs and design guides.
Support cross-functional teams and troubleshoot hardware issues.

Skills

CAD design

FEA

Python

MATLAB

C++

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

ASME Y14.5

FEA software

Job description

The role demands hands-on experience, first-principles analysis, and proficiency with CAD/FEA. Occasional after-hours work may be required during launches and test campaigns, with

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