Spacecraft Assembly, Integration and Test (AI&T) Engineer

Umbra • Santa Barbara, CA

101d • $140,000 - $190,000

About The Position

Umbra is an American space technology company delivering advanced systems, from sensors to spacecraft, that empower customers worldwide with unmatched access to critical information from space. Our mission is simple and ambitious: redefine space—for people, systems, and missions in every domain. Umbra’s ecosystem operates through three business units: Remote Sensing (the data), Space Systems (the components), and Mission Solutions (the platforms). Together, our teams develop capabilities that deliver persistent access, resilient performance, and mission-ready solutions, advancing U.S. space leadership while keeping the world safe and informed. In this role, you will lead and support spacecraft and payload AI&T activities at our Goleta, California site and at customer locations both domestically and internationally. You will develop and execute hardware and software integration and test plans, along with the necessary test equipment, to provide innovative solutions for our customers. By collaborating with customers and Umbra subject matter experts, you will troubleshoot and resolve anomalies during integration and test activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• 5-8+ years of relevant technical experience.
• Strong understanding of spacecraft and payload subsystems.
• Demonstrated experience with integration, testing, launch, and operations.
• Experience with flight software, test software, and end to end system testing.
• Demonstrated experience with hardware software troubleshooting and anomaly resolution.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact effectively with customers and Umbra staff.
• Good communication skills, ability to collaborate in a team, documentation, and willingness to learn new technologies.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced development environment.
• Ability to travel around 25% of the time, both domestic and international, with some durations longer than a week.

Nice To Haves

• Delivered spacecraft and subsystems to stakeholders.
• Built and delivered ground support equipment.
• Experienced in testing automation.
• Developed end-to-end mission solutions.
• Expertise in electrical or software disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead assembly, integration, and testing of Umbra space products at customer sites.
• Support assembly, integration, and testing of Umbra space products at Umbra sites.
• Become an expert in Umbra products, including spacecraft, payloads, and ground systems.
• Conduct electrical, mechanical, and software integration and troubleshooting.
• Develop and implement hardware and software test procedures and documentation.
• Build and deploy ground support equipment and special test equipment (GSE and STE).
• Conduct on-site system-level testing.
• Support Umbra customers and train end users for testing and operations.
• Perform other assigned professional duties.

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
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees