Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer: Design, Build & Test

Umbra; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD,STD

401k with company contribution

Stock Options

Free Parking

Free lunch in office daily

Job summary

Umbra in the United States is seeking a Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer to design, prototype, build, and test space hardware and mechanisms. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine requirements and ensure manufacturability while applying first principles engineering.

The role is on-site at Reston, VA (with Arlington, VA and Santa Barbara/Goleta, CA options) and may involve occasional after-hours work as needed to support mission-critical campaigns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related field.
• 3+ years of aerospace/mechanical/manufacturing engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of mechanisms and mechanical systems.
• Hands-on experience in manufacturing and assembling parts.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and test spacecraft hardware and mechanisms with cross-functional collaboration.
• Develop design concepts, prototypes, and documentation (drawings, ICDs).
• Provide mechanical support to other teams and assist in test campaigns.

Skills

CAD

FEA

First principles

Problem solving

Python/C++

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

ASME Y14.5 standards

Job description

Umbra in the United States is seeking a Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer to design, prototype, build, and test space hardware and mechanisms. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine requirements and ensure manufacturability while applying first principles engineering.

The role is on-site at Reston, VA (with Arlington, VA and Santa Barbara/Goleta, CA options) and may involve occasional after-hours work as needed to support mission-critical campaigns.