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Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer at umbra-1

Compensation

$135,000 – $175,000/yr

Location
Reston, Virginia
Type
Full-time
Level
mid
Posted

Description

Umbra is hiring a Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer for its Mission Solutions business unit to design, build, and test spacecraft hardware and mechanisms for defense and intelligence missions. The role is based on-site in Reston, Virginia and involves cross-functional collaboration, prototyping, documentation, test planning, and troubleshooting, with a strong emphasis on first-principles engineering, CAD, FEA, and manufacturability. The position requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or physics field, 3-5+ years of mechanical engineering experience, and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.

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