Systems Engineer, AI&T
About The Position
We are looking for a Systems Engineer with an emphasis on Automation, Integration and Test to help realize the next generation of Umbra hardware. Umbra is vertically integrated, developing high performance systems for remote sensing and communication, as well as the avionics and structures to support the mission. This role is centered on technical excellence, offering both ownership and oversight across the product line. The ideal candidate will seamlessly integrate traditional spacecraft design principles with the agility of commercial methodologies to achieve groundbreaking capabilities and exceptional results. Candidates should be ready to dive into technical specifics and adapt processes as required to ensure integration, automated testing and validation of spacecraft hardware. This position is based on-site in our Santa Barbara, CA office.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field.
- 1-2+ years of experience in aerospace engineering.
- Hands-on experience and solid understanding of LEO space systems, subsystems, and associated space hardware.
- Understanding of software/hardware integration and system architectures with a focus on hardware testing.
- Proven ability to apply engineering judgment for spacecraft analysis and decision-making.
- Demonstrated expertise in developing, documenting, and tracking space system requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree in a relevant engineering field.
- Simulation and automation experience using industry standard software tools such as Matlab and Python.
- An understanding of model-based systems engineering (MBSE).
- Familiarity with Jama requirements management.
- Proven track record of complex test procedure generation.
Responsibilities
- Partner with software and hardware engineers to model and architect spacecraft and related test infrastructure.
- Support multidisciplinary design and analysis efforts to deliver new products that meet the performance and business needs.
- Assist in deriving system and subsystem-level requirements and create effective test plans to verify final performance, including specifying commercial test equipment and designing special test tools.
- Develop and release high-quality, well-organized system requirements documents, subsystem specifications, verification plans.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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 daily in office
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
