Spacecraft Assembly & Test Technician (On-Site)

Umbra Lab Inc.; Santa Barbara, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 Days of PTO & Leave

Health, Dental, Vision, Life

401k with company contribution

Stock options

Free parking

Free lunch in office

Job summary

Umbra Lab Inc. is seeking a Spacecraft Aerospace Technician in our on-site Santa Barbara/Goleta, CA office. You will hands-on assemble and test advanced spacecraft systems, contributing to satellite builds and improving manufacturing processes.

The role emphasizes collaboration with engineers and documentation of procedures. The position requires experience in aerospace or similar technical production, with the ability to read drawings and use common manufacturing tools.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of hands-on aerospace/manufacturing/technical production experience.
• Experience assembling, integrating, testing, or troubleshooting mechanical and/or electrical hardware.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, assembly instructions, and technical documentation.
• Experience using torque wrenches, calipers, gauges, fixtures, and tooling.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on assembly, integration, and testing of spacecraft hardware and components in accordance with drawings and specifications.
• Support mechanical and electrical assembly activities using tools and measurement equipment.
• Collaborate with engineers to develop, execute, troubleshoot, and document manufacturing and test procedures.
• Maintain accurate manufacturing documentation including assembly procedures and test records.
• Support development and maintenance of test fixtures, tooling, and manufacturing infrastructure.
• Identify issues and work with engineering to troubleshoot and improve processes.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Reading drawings

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Torque wrenches

Calipers

Gauges

Fixtures

Tooling

Job description

Umbra Lab Inc. is seeking a Spacecraft Aerospace Technician in our on-site Santa Barbara/Goleta, CA office. You will hands-on assemble and test advanced spacecraft systems, contributing to satellite builds and improving manufacturing processes.

The role emphasizes collaboration with engineers and documentation of procedures. The position requires experience in aerospace or similar technical production, with the ability to read drawings and use common manufacturing tools.