Umbra-posted 3 months ago
$170,000 - $220,000/Yr
Full-time • Senior
Santa Barbara, CA
1-10 employees

Umbra builds next-generation space systems that observe the Earth in unprecedented fidelity. Our mission: Deliver global omniscience. To stay ahead of climate change, geopolitical risk, and other major crises and issues, we need a global understanding of what is changing, where, and how fast. Umbra provides easy access to the highest quality commercial satellite data available, which is an indispensable tool for the growing number of organizations monitoring the Earth. We empower our customers to create the solutions that inform, inspire, and address our planet’s most pressing needs. We’re helping to create a brand new industry that has never meaningfully existed before. We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated professional to become an integral part of our dynamic and multidisciplinary Space Systems engineering team as a Staff Mechanical Engineer. In this position, you will have the opportunity to contribute significantly to the design and development of innovative, next-generation space systems and mechanisms. The ideal candidate will possess a deep passion for designing, prototyping, building, and testing hardware, as well as demonstrable expertise in the area of rotating machinery. This position is based on-site in our Santa Barbara, CA office.

  • Design and analyze spacecraft mechanisms, including collaborating with cross-functional teams to derive and refine requirements.
  • Create motorization budgets.
  • Perform detailed design and component selection for encoders and signal routing/cable management.
  • Design for launch loads and stow/release behavior.
  • Create pointing budgets accounting for on-orbit behaviors.
  • 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, including conducting Qualification campaigns.
  • Develop test plans and equipment selection for verification of torque and torque margin and open loop and closed loop pointing performance.
  • Verify as built performance over temperature and in the presence of base disturbance.
  • Develop and execute work instructions, test plans, and test reports.
  • Partner with technicians and manufacturing engineers to troubleshoot and resolve hardware issues.
  • 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.
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
  • 10-15+ years of professional experience in mechanical engineering, specializing in motor-driven mechanisms for spacecraft power or payload systems.
  • 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.
  • A strong desire to thrive in a fast-paced, highly collaborative team environment.
  • Experience with thermal analysis.
  • Experience interfacing with RF systems and associated EMI/EMC practices.
  • Experience with closed loop motor-encoder automation in lab or on-orbit.
  • Expertise in pointing, acquisition and tracking.
  • Experience with Agile development methodologies.
  • Familiarity with electronics assemblies, and harnessing.
  • Flexible Time Off, Sick, Family & Medical Leave.
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD, STD (employer funded).
  • Voluntary 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.
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