Hardware Test Infrastructure Engineer

Umbra • Santa Barbara, CA

1d • $140,000 - $170,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Hardware Test Infrastructure Engineer to join our dynamic Space Systems team. In this role, will will be responsible for standing up, maintaining, and integrating the hardware infrastructure that powers our engineering test environments, all while working closely with engineers across disciplines. You’ll collaborate with teams to ensure reliable test systems, seamless integration of third-party equipment, and robust infrastructure documentation and support.
This position is based on-site in our Santa Barbara/Goleta, CA office.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 3-5+ years of experience supporting, testing, or troubleshooting computer hardware and/or complex electronic assemblies.
• Proven experience with installation, configuration, and maintenance of servers, computers, and test hardware.
• Hands-on experience integrating third-party test systems (thermal, vacuum, power supplies, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of power and networking infrastructure.
• Ability to document infrastructure and processes clearly and concisely.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to support engineers across multiple domains.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
• 8+ years of experience supporting, testing, or troubleshooting computer hardware and/or complex electronic assemblies.
• Strong knowledge of power and networking infrastructure, including harnessing design and maintenance.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical schematics, PCB design documents, and mechanical drawings.
• Ability to generate and understand system-level block diagrams for hardware/software integration.
• Experience working in aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability hardware environment.
• Knowledge of automation tools for test environments.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Stand up and maintain servers, computers, and other hardware test resources.
• Install and integrate third-party test systems such as thermal chambers, vacuum chambers, and power supplies.
• Develop and maintain documentation to support test infrastructure and ensure repeatability.
• Troubleshoot hardware issues in partnership with engineers.
• Ensure high availability and reliability of test systems and related equipment.
• Collaborate with engineers to design, integrate, and operate test infrastructure for Umbra internally developed hardware, such as radios, avionics, GNC peripherals and other subsystems including FlatSats.
• Contribute to test readiness and operational success by maintaining hardware performance, reliability, and documentation.
• Occasionally support mission-critical activities such as launch and test campaigns outside of standard hours (evenings, weekends).
• Perform additional engineering tasks as required to support program milestones and mission success.

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off, Sick, Family & Medical Leave
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD, STD (employer funded)
• Vol Life, Critical Illness, Accidental, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance (employee funded)
• 401k with 3% non-elective company contribution
• Stock Options
• Free Parking
• Free lunch in office daily

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees