Senior Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer - Prototyping & Build

Umbra; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

Health benefits

Stock options

Free parking

Free lunch

Job summary

Umbra is seeking a Senior Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer to join a multidisciplinary engineering team. The role involves designing, prototyping, building, and testing spacecraft hardware using first principles engineering.

The position is on-site at locations in Santa Barbara/Goleta, CA; Arlington, VA; or Reston, VA. 5-8+ years in aerospace/mechanical engineering are preferred, with strong CAD/FEA skills and ASME Y14.5 experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
• 5-8+ years of professional experience in aerospace, mechanical, and/or manufacturing engineering.
• Strong multidisciplinary understanding of mechanisms and mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and test spacecraft hardware and mechanisms.
• Create detailed design documentation, ICDs, and test plans.
• Collaborate with Chief Engineer, Systems Architects, and technicians to troubleshoot and optimize hardware.
• Support launch/test campaigns and other duties as needed.

Skills

CAD

FEA

First principles

Hands-on fabrication

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical/aerospace engineering

Tools

ASME Y14.5

Job description

Umbra is seeking a Senior Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer to join a multidisciplinary engineering team. The role involves designing, prototyping, building, and testing spacecraft hardware using first principles engineering.

The position is on-site at locations in Santa Barbara/Goleta, CA; Arlington, VA; or Reston, VA. 5-8+ years in aerospace/mechanical engineering are preferred, with strong CAD/FEA skills and ASME Y14.5 experience.