Senior Spacecraft Structures Engineer - Composites Expert

Umbra Lab Inc.; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

401k with company contribution

Stock Options

Free Parking

Free lunch in office daily

Job summary

Umbra Lab Inc. in Santa Barbara/Goleta, CA, is seeking a Senior Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer to lead design, prototyping, and testing of advanced space hardware, with a focus on composite structures and deployable mechanisms.

You will own the design through build and test, develop documentation, support manufacturing, and collaborate across teams to meet performance and weight targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
• 8–10+ years in mechanical engineering for aerospace/space systems.
• Strong understanding of composite materials, fabrication, and inspection methods.
• Experience with structural analyses and FEA.
• Hands-on manufacturing, assembly, and integration experience.
• Proficiency with CAD and ASME Y14.5 standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze spacecraft hardware and components.
• Perform detailed structural analyses for launch and on‑orbit loads.
• Build and validate Finite Element Models for vibration and performance.
• Create detailed design documentation and ICDs.
• Own the design through build and test lifecycle; support vendor selection.

Skills

Composite materials

FEA

CAD

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Manufacturing integration

Agile development

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Master's degree in mechanical engineering (desired)

Tools

CAD software

FEA software

Job description

Umbra Lab Inc. in Santa Barbara/Goleta, CA, is seeking a Senior Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer to lead design, prototyping, and testing of advanced space hardware, with a focus on composite structures and deployable mechanisms.

You will own the design through build and test, develop documentation, support manufacturing, and collaborate across teams to meet performance and weight targets.