Spacecraft Assembly & Test Technician (On-Site)

Umbra; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Umbra is seeking a Spacecraft Aerospace Technician to join our on-site Manufacturing team in Santa Barbara/Goleta, CA. You will be hands-on in the assembly and testing of our advanced spacecraft systems, contributing to satellite builds and process improvements.

You will collaborate with engineers to troubleshoot, document procedures, and maintain thorough manufacturing records, enabling efficient, reliable production. Prior experience in aerospace or high-precision environments is required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in aerospace or similar production environment.
• Experience assembling, integrating, testing, or troubleshooting hardware.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and assembly instructions.
• Experience using common manufacturing tools and measurement equipment.
• Basic understanding of DC electrical systems and electronics.
• Strong manual dexterity and attention to detail.
• Safe lifting up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on assembly, integration, and testing of spacecraft hardware.
• Support mechanical and electrical assembly activities with tools and fixtures.
• Partner with engineers to develop, execute, troubleshoot, and document procedures.
• Maintain accurate manufacturing documentation, including build records.
• Support development, fabrication, and maintenance of test fixtures and tooling.
• Identify assembly or test issues and help troubleshoot to improve processes.

Skills

Aerospace manufacturing

Mechanical assembly

Electrical assembly

Read drawings

Measurement tools

Documentation

DC electronics

Safety & lifting

Communication

Overtime willing

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Torque wrenches

Calipers

Gauges

Fixtures

Tooling

DMMs

Oscilloscopes

Job description

Umbra is seeking a Spacecraft Aerospace Technician to join our on-site Manufacturing team in Santa Barbara/Goleta, CA. You will be hands-on in the assembly and testing of our advanced spacecraft systems, contributing to satellite builds and process improvements.

You will collaborate with engineers to troubleshoot, document procedures, and maintain thorough manufacturing records, enabling efficient, reliable production. Prior experience in aerospace or high-precision environments is required.