Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer — Build & Test Flight Hardware

Umbra Lab Inc.; Santa Barbara, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

Medical benefits

Stock options

401k

Free parking

Free lunch

Job summary

Umbra Lab Inc. in Santa Barbara is seeking a Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer to design, prototype, build and test orbital hardware and mechanisms using first principles.

In a fast-paced, collaborative environment you will work with cross-functional teams, develop manufacturable concepts, and support launch campaigns with on-site testing. This role offers hands-on hardware work and growth opportunities within Umbra's space systems program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• 3+ years of professional experience in aerospace, mechanical, and/or manufacturing engineering.
• Strong multidisciplinary understanding of mechanisms and mechanical systems.
• Hands-on experience in manufacturing and assembling parts using various methods and standards.
• Proficiency in CAD software, with experience in design and drafting to ASME Y14.5 standards.
• Expertise in first principles analysis, including hand calculations and Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to independently research, diagnose, and clearly explain technical challenges and solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and test spacecraft hardware and mechanisms.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define and refine requirements.
• Developing initial design concepts and physical prototypes.
• Working closely with the Chief Engineer and Systems Architects to optimize designs for performance and manufacturability.
• Creating detailed design documentation, including drawings, design guides, and ICDs.
• Developing and executing work instructions, test plans, and test reports.
• Partnering with technicians and manufacturing engineers to troubleshoot and resolve hardware issues.

Skills

First principles

CAD software

FEA

Problem solving

Manufacturing & assembly

Multidisciplinary engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering / related field

Job description

Umbra Lab Inc. in Santa Barbara is seeking a Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer to design, prototype, build and test orbital hardware and mechanisms using first principles.

In a fast-paced, collaborative environment you will work with cross-functional teams, develop manufacturable concepts, and support launch campaigns with on-site testing. This role offers hands-on hardware work and growth opportunities within Umbra's space systems program.