Spacecraft Manufacturing Specialist

3 weeks ago


Santa Barbara, California, United States Umbra Lab Full time

We are seeking a skilled Spacecraft Manufacturing Engineer to spearhead the development and maintenance of our space vehicle and payload production lines. This role involves collaboration with Manufacturing and Engineering teams to ensure compliance with production processes and procedures. The engineer will assist in developing and refining manufacturing processes, and directly lead personnel to address process issues as they arise.



Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and document production procedures and processes to ensure reliable and repeatable manufacturing.
  • Provide engineering support for daily production and quality processes.
  • Train production personnel and leadership on both new and existing procedures.
  • Assist in establishing, communicating, and executing production plans, schedules, and budgets.
  • Contribute to design reviews, serving as an expert in design for manufacturing and testing.
  • Oversee the introduction and implementation of new products and product revisions.
  • Resolve manufacturing discrepancies and non-conformances.
  • Conduct structured root cause analysis for in-process failures.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.


Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Aerospace, or Manufacturing Engineering.
  • 5+ years of experience in aerospace manufacturing.
  • Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced development environment.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
  • Proficient in system testing, electronics, and software troubleshooting.
  • Excellent technical documentation and writing skills.
  • Experience in supply chain and contract management, serving as a technical liaison to strategic suppliers.


Desired Qualifications:

  • 10+ years of aerospace manufacturing experience.
  • Familiarity with satellite system assembly, including deployable space systems, moving mechanical assemblies, and mesh antennas.
  • Knowledge of flight hardware quality control, mission assurance, and qualification processes.
  • Experience with manufacturing safety and compliance standards.
  • Proficiency in SolidWorks or PTC Creo.
  • Experience leading aerospace technicians through complex production processes.
  • Working knowledge of DFMEA, PFMEA methodologies, and Fault Tree Analysis.


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


About Umbra Lab:

The team at Umbra Lab is passionate about delivering global omniscience through the power of next-generation space systems. We are committed to providing easy access to the highest quality commercial satellite data available.



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