Staff Mechanical Engineer - Composites and Structures

Staff Mechanical Engineer - Composites and Structures

Base pay range

$170,000.00 / yr - $220,000.00 / yr

Umbra is an American space technology company delivering advanced systems, from sensors to spacecraft, that empower customers worldwide with access to critical information from space. Umbra's mission is to redefine space for people, systems, and missions in every domain. The Space Systems - The Components team designs, builds, and tests a range of hardware and subsystems to support a flight-ready satellite constellation.

About The Job

We are looking for a highly skilled Staff Mechanical Engineer to join our Space Systems engineering team. The ideal candidate will design, prototype, build, and test hardware with deep expertise in composite structures tailored for spacecraft applications. This position is on-site in Santa Barbara, CA.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and analyze spacecraft hardware and components, including : collaborate with cross-functional teams to derive and refine requirements; perform detailed design for structures and deployable panels; perform analysis for launch loads and on-orbit load cases; build Finite Element Models to estimate on-orbit micro vibration propagation; evaluate and down select fabrication vendors.
• Work closely with the Chief Engineer and Systems Architects to optimize designs for performance and manufacturability.
• Create detailed design documentation, including drawings, design guides, and Interface Control Documents (ICDs).
• Own the design through the full build and test lifecycle : develop and execute work instructions, test plans, and test reports; support complex secondary operations (e.g., solar cell laydown and string welding); partner with technicians and manufacturing engineers to troubleshoot and resolve hardware issues; vendor management and ensuring quality of received components; develop and conduct qualification campaigns.
• Provide mechanical engineering support to other engineering teams as needed.
• Occasionally support launch and test campaigns outside regular hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Perform other duties as required.

Required Qualifications

Preferred / Desirable Qualifications

Benefits

Legal and Compliance

Umbra is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Employment Eligibility Verification : In compliance with federal laws, all hired persons must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire.

ITAR / EAR Requirements : This position may include access to technology and / or data subject to U.S. export controls. To comply with federal export controls, all persons hired must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee or asylee, or otherwise eligible to obtain required authorizations.

Location and Job Details

Location : Santa Barbara, CA

Employment type : Full-time

Seniority level : Mid-Senior level

Job function : Engineering

Industries : Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

Compensation Range : $170,000 - $220,000 DOE

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