Aerospace Technician

About the position

Umbra is seeking a Spacecraft Aerospace Technician to join our Manufacturing team in Santa Barbara, CA. This full-time position involves hands-on assembly and testing of advanced spacecraft systems, contributing to the construction of satellites that observe the Earth. The role is crucial for optimizing manufacturing processes and ensuring the successful creation of our cutting-edge satellites.

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice-to-haves

• 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.

Benefits

• 401(k) with 3% Match
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Pet insurance
• Stock options
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Time Off
• Sick Leave
• Family & Medical Leave
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD, STD (employer funded)
• Voluntary Life, Critical Illness, Accidental, Hospital Indemnity (employee funded)