Spacecraft Manufacturing Engineer

About the role

Umbra is seeking a Spacecraft Manufacturing Engineer to lead the development and sustainment of production lines for its space vehicles and payloads. The role supports the expansion of Umbra's SAR satellite constellation and ensures that manufacturing processes meet the highest standards of reliability and performance.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, document, and continuously improve production procedures to enable repeatable, reliable manufacturing of spacecraft and payload components.
• Lead planning and execution of prototype builds, coordinating materials, hardware, engineering priorities, schedules, and technicians to meet milestone targets.
• Provide real‑time support to manufacturing personnel, troubleshooting process issues and implementing corrective actions.
• Conduct training for production staff on new processes, tooling, and quality requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering, test, and quality assurance teams to ensure compliance with design specifications and regulatory standards.

Required profile

• Proven experience in aerospace or high‑tech manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of machining, assembly, integration, tooling, test, and quality assurance techniques.
• Ability to lead cross‑functional teams and communicate technical information clearly.
• Detail‑oriented mindset with a focus on process reliability and safety.

Required skills

• Manufacturing process development
• Machining
• Assembly and integration
• Tooling design and implementation
• Test procedures
• Quality assurance methods