Aerospace Technician

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. 

Join Umbra's Manufacturing team as a Spacecraft Aerospace Technician and take on a vital role in constructing the satellites we launch annually. In this hands-on position, you'll be involved in the assembly and testing of our cutting-edge spacecraft systems. Your skills will not only aid in the successful creation of satellites but will also help improve and optimize our manufacturing processes across various projects. If you're passionate about aerospace technology and ready to make a difference, we want to hear from you!

This position is located onsite in our Santa Barbara, CA office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the assembly and testing of various spacecraft manufacturing tasks.
• Contribute to the maintenance and improvement of manufacturing and testing infrastructure.
• Collaborate with engineers to develop and document test procedures.
• Maintain manufacturing documentation and reports, including assembly procedures and test reports.
• Assist in designing and fabricating test fixtures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience in aerospace, manufacturing, military, or automotive settings.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Familiarity with mechanical measuring tools such as torque wrenches, fixtures, tooling, gauges, calipers, and other measuring devices.
• Capacity to handle equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including navigation and file management.
• Manual dexterity for handling and assembling small parts.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed to meet project goals.
  

Desired Qualifications:

• 3-5+ years of experience in assembly of complex mechanical / electrical systems with preference to small team / startup environments
• Experience working with delicate spacecraft hardware, especially wire harnessing and moving mechanical assemblies
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills
• Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment
• Ability to take project goals inputs and works towards that end-goal beyond individual task assignment
• Certification in engineering disciplines

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
  

 

Umbra is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

 

Employment Eligibility Verification

In compliance with federal laws, all hired persons will be required to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9 Form) upon hire.

 

ITAR/EAR Requirements

This position may include access to technology and/or data that is subject to U.S. export controls pursuant to ITAR and EAR. To comply with federal export controls, all persons hired must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee or asylee as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), or must otherwise be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or U.S. Department of Commerce as applicable.

 

Pay Transparency
This job posting may span more than one career level. To provide greater transparency to candidates, we share base ranges for all job postings regardless of state. We set standard base pay ranges for all roles based on function and level benchmarked against similar stage growth companies. Final offer amounts are determined by skills, responsibilities and relevant work experience.