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Spacecraft Assembly, Integration and Test (AI&T) Engineer63852317559043120

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Spacecraft Assembly, Integration and Test (AI&T) Engineer

Umbra is an American space technology company delivering advanced systems, from sensors to spacecraft, that empower customers worldwide with unmatched access to critical information from space. Our mission is simple and ambitious: redefine space—for people, systems, and missions in every domain. Umbra’s ecosystem operates through three business units: Remote Sensing (the data), Space Systems (the components), and Mission Solutions (the platforms). Together, our teams develop capabilities that deliver persistent access, resilient performance, and mission-ready solutions, advancing U.S. space leadership while keeping the world safe and informed. About the Team Mission Solutions – The Platforms Mission Solutions builds on Umbra’s expertise in remote sensing and spacecraft operations to engineer platforms purpose-built for U.S. and allied defense and intelligence missions. Whether it’s a custom payload, a full-stack spacecraft, or the infrastructure behind an entire constellation, our team delivers secure, resilient systems tailored to exacting requirements and built on timelines that match the urgency of the mission. If you want to work on cutting-edge space technology that’s redefining what’s possible in space platforms, you belong here at Umbra. About the Job In this role, you will lead and support spacecraft and payload AI&T activities at our Goleta, California site and at customer locations both domestically and internationally. You will develop and execute hardware and software integration and test plans, along with the necessary test equipment, to provide innovative solutions for our customers. By collaborating with customers and Umbra subject matter experts, you will troubleshoot and resolve anomalies during integration and test activities. The ideal candidate is an experienced AI&T engineer, a systems thinker, and a solution-focused innovator who excels at solving complex technical challenges using sound engineering principles. Strong communication skills and the ability to travel to customer sites are essential for leading AI&T activities from subsystem integration through launch. Our aim is to hire this position to work in either our Santa Barbara/Goleta, CA office (preferred) or Arlington, VA office. Key Responsibilities Lead assembly, integration, and testing of Umbra space products at customer sites. Support assembly, integration, and testing of Umbra space products at Umbra sites. Become an expert in Umbra products, including spacecraft, payloads, and ground systems. Conduct electrical, mechanical, and software integration and troubleshooting. Develop and implement hardware and software test procedures and documentation. Build and deploy ground support equipment and special test equipment (GSE and STE). Conduct on-site system-level testing. Support Umbra customers and train end users for testing and operations. Periodic travel is required to support integration, testing, and troubleshooting activities and campaigns at Umbra in Santa Barbara and customer sites, both domestic and international. Expected level is around 25% with some durations longer than a week. Perform other assigned professional duties. Requirements Required Qualifications Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or equivalent experience. 5-8+ years of relevant technical experience. Strong understanding of spacecraft and payload subsystems. Demonstrated experience with integration, testing, launch, and operations. Experience with flight software, test software, and end to end system testing. Demonstrated experience with hardware software troubleshooting and anomaly resolution. Strong interpersonal skills to interact effectively with customers and Umbra staff. Good communication skills, ability to collaborate in a team, documentation, and willingness to learn new technologies. Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced development environment. Ability to travel around 25% of the time, both domestic and international, with some durations longer than a week. Desired Qualifications Delivered spacecraft and subsystems to stakeholders. Built and delivered ground support equipment. Experienced in testing automation. Developed end-to-end mission solutions. Expertise in electrical or software 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 Free Parking Free lunch in office daily Umbra is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. 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 cover multiple career levels. To ensure greater transparency, we provide base salary ranges for all roles, regardless of location. Our standard pay ranges are based on the role’s function and level, benchmarked against similar growth-stage companies. Compensation may vary based on geographical location, as certain regions may have different cost-of-living factors. The final offer will also be influenced by the candidate's skills, responsibilities, and relevant experience. Compensation Range The Compensation Range for this role is $140,000 - $190,000 DOE.

Santa Barbara, CA, USA

$140,000-190,000/year

Staff Mechanical Engineer - Mechanisms and Deployables63851206447235121

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Staff Mechanical Engineer - Mechanisms and Deployables

Umbra is an American space technology company delivering advanced systems, from sensors to spacecraft, that empower customers worldwide with unmatched access to critical information from space. Our mission is simple and ambitious: redefine space—for people, systems, and missions in every domain. Umbra’s ecosystem operates through three business units: Remote Sensing (the data), Space Systems (the components), and Mission Solutions (the platforms).Together, our teams develop capabilities that deliver persistent access, resilient performance, and mission-ready solutions, advancing U.S. space leadership while keeping the world safe and informed. About the Team Space Systems – The Components Space Systems is where Umbra turns hardware and software designs into on-orbit realities; developing, implementing and iterating mission-ready core technology, while simultaneously advancing the next generation of our own satellite constellation. Space Systems is vertically integrated across the satellite architecture, thus the team designs, builds, and tests an array of critical components and subsystems, including power systems, communications, control systems, deployment hardware, avionics, and payloads, as well as the flight software, firmware and digital design solutions to support the entire hardware stack. Our focus is on first principles engineering, and our mandate is simple: it has to work when it counts. Every bolt, board, and binary is proven on our own SAR constellation, ensuring flight-proven reliability where failure is not an option. If you want to work on cutting edge space technology while maintaining the highest standard for innovation and mission ready performance, you belong here at Umbra. About the Job We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated professional to become an integral part of our dynamic and multidisciplinary Space Systems engineering team as a Staff Mechanical Engineer. In this position, you will have the opportunity to contribute significantly to the design and development of innovative, next-generation space systems and mechanisms. The ideal candidate will possess a deep passion for designing, prototyping, building, and testing hardware, as well as demonstrable expertise in the area of rotating machinery. This position is based on-site in our Santa Barbara, CA office. Requirements Key Responsibilities Design and analyze spacecraft mechanisms, including: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to derive and refine requirements. Create motorization budgets. Perform detailed design and component selection for encoders and signal routing/cable management. Design for launch loads and stow/release behavior. Create pointing budgets accounting for on-orbit behaviors. Work closely with the Chief Engineer and Systems Architects to optimize designs for performance and manufacturability. Create detailed design documentation, including drawings, design guides, and Interface Control Documents (ICDs). Own the design through the full build and test lifecycle, including: Conduct Qualification campaigns. Develop test plans and equipment selection for verification of torque and torque margin and open loop and closed loop pointing performance. Verify as built performance over temperature and in the presence of base disturbance. Develop and execute work instructions, test plans, and test reports. Partner with technicians and manufacturing engineers to troubleshoot and resolve hardware issues. Provide mechanical engineering support to other engineering teams as needed. Occasionally support launch and test campaigns outside regular hours, including evenings and weekends. Perform other duties as required. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Mechanical. Aerospace Engineering, or a related field. 10-15+ years of professional experience in mechanical engineering, specializing in motor-driven mechanisms for spacecraft power or payload systems. Strong multidisciplinary understanding of mechanisms and mechanical systems. Hands-on experience in manufacturing and assembling parts using various methods and standards. Proficiency in CAD software, with experience in design and drafting to ASME Y14.5 standards. Expertise in first principles analysis, including hand calculations and Finite Element Analysis (FEA). Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to independently research, diagnose, and clearly explain technical challenges and solutions. A strong desire to thrive in a fast-paced, highly collaborative team environment. Desired Qualifications Experience with thermal analysis. Experience interfacing with RF systems and associated EMI/EMC practices. Experience with closed loop motor-encoder automation in lab or on-orbit. Expertise in pointing, acquisition and tracking. Experience with Agile development methodologies. Familiarity with electronics assemblies, and harnessing. 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. Free Parking. Free lunch in office daily. Umbra is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. 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 cover multiple career levels. To ensure greater transparency, we provide base salary ranges for all roles, regardless of location. Our standard pay ranges are based on the role’s function and level, benchmarked against similar growth-stage companies. Compensation may vary based on geographical location, as certain regions may have different cost-of-living factors. The final offer will also be influenced by the candidate's skills, responsibilities, and relevant experience. Compensation Range The Compensation Range for this role is $170,000 - $220,000 DOE.

Santa Barbara, CA, USA

$170,000-220,000/year

Project Manager - Landscape Architecture - 2G4S00363392050325889122

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Project Manager - Landscape Architecture - 2G4S003

Snipebridge, a strategic talent solutions company specializing in connecting exceptional talent to great career opportunities in the Architecture & Planning industry, is seeking an experienced Project Manager. Our Client is an award-winning landscape architecture studio that is celebrated for its innovative and site-sensitive designs. With a presence across multiple offices in California, the firm is dedicated to creating unique, client-focused landscapes that enhance both natural and built environments. Known for its rigorous attention to design excellence, project management, and seamless collaboration, the studio brings a refined approach to every project, regardless of scale or location. POSITION OVERVIEW: This position is an opportunity for a highly motivated, engaged designer to be a thought partner on compelling design projects in a collaborative studio while building their technical acumen through thoughtful work on landscapes at a variety of scales, phases, and typologies in some of the most beautiful locations in the world. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead landscape architecture projects from conceptual design through construction administration, including management of sub-consultants and production staff Assume responsibility (with support) for the production, organization, coordination, and accuracy of all presentations and documents Exercise discretion and independent judgment in the performance of duties Lead multiple projects in various stages of development simultaneously and work cooperatively with the principal team to ensure design integrity and graphic consistency Communicate with and coordinate the efforts of project team members, clients, consultants, contractors, and agency officials Manage project schedule, and workflow, and anticipate required staff resources Review project budgets, communicate project progress to the Business Administration team Work with the project team to produce presentation materials for client and agency presentations Research and specify materials, products, and systems Attend job-site meetings in person. Issue supplemental instructions, and review submittals and shop drawings during the Construction Administration phase Coach and mentor junior staff, share experiences and lessons learned to increase the firm’s common knowledge SKILLS REQUIRED IN THE FOLLOWING: MAC OSX Vectorworks Landmark, current year SketchUp MS Office Suite Adobe Design Suite Hand sketching and lettering Strong leadership and communication skills QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture or Architecture Licensed Landscape Architect a plus (California license preferred, but not required) Currently authorized to work in the US without the need for a visa sponsorship now or in the future A minimum of 5 years of project management experience managing projects of a similar scale to Ground Studio’s work at a comparable firm Proven experience documenting and detailing projects from concept to completion Possesses a knowledge of California Native and Mediterranean plants and planting design Training in horticulture and an awareness of industry best practices regarding planting is a plus

Santa Barbara, CA, USA

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Senior Superintendent

Job Summary: The Construction Superintendent for Multi-Family Housing will oversee on-site construction activities for large-scale residential developments. This role is responsible for ensuring that all aspects of construction are executed efficiently, safely, and in alignment with the project scope, schedule, and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing multi-family housing projects, with an ability to lead teams, coordinate with subcontractors, and troubleshoot on-site challenges. Key Responsibilities: Manage all phases of the multi-family housing project, from foundation to final punch list, ensuring that construction activities are completed on time, within scope, and to code. Direct and coordinate the work of subcontractors, suppliers, and on-site crews. Ensure alignment between the field and project management to meet project milestones and delivery goals. Implement and enforce all safety protocols, conducting regular safety meetings, inspections, and making sure the site meets OSHA and other regulatory safety standards. Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, coordinating with project managers and trade partners to ensure timely completion of multi-family units. Monitor on-site expenditures and control project costs, preventing overruns by managing labor, materials, and subcontractor contracts effectively. Conduct daily inspections and ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and quality standards. Verify that all installations are performed accurately, particularly in regard to multi-unit structures and shared utilities. Address and resolve day-to-day challenges and unforeseen issues that arise on site, working closely with the project manager to keep construction on track. Serve as the on-site liaison for all stakeholders, including project managers, clients, subcontractors, and city inspectors. Provide regular progress updates and ensure that any issues are escalated promptly. Maintain accurate project records including daily logs, RFIs, change orders, and inspection reports, ensuring all documentation aligns with local regulations and company Requirements Skills/Qualifications: Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Construction Superintendent, with a focus on multi-family housing projects, including mid-rise or high-density developments. Proven experience in multi-family housing construction, including structural systems, MEP (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing), and finish work (strongly desired). Ability to read and interpret architectural plans and specifications for multi-family units. Strong leadership and communication skills to manage large teams and multiple trades on site. Proficiency with construction management software (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam, Buildertrend, etc.). Strong organizational and time management abilities to handle complex scheduling and site coordination.

Oxnard, CA, USA

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Operations Engineer

Essel is seeking an Operations Engineer to join our team. As an Operations Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of our projects and identifying opportunities for process improvement. They are responsible for resolving operational issues, enhancing system efficiency, and maintaining accurate system information. This role collaborates with district management and engineering teams to oversee system modifications, water loss control, and energy efficiency initiatives. Your primary duties will include: Analyze system operations to identify opportunities for enhancing service quality and efficiency. Assist in forecasting water demands, analyzing operations using hydraulic models and relevant software. Prepare recommendations to address operational challenges within the water system. Develop operational memos and update system documentation, including plans and schematics. Analyze treatment system operations to optimize processes and maintain efficiency. Generate technical reports and coordinate with superintendents on supply forecasts and budgets. Select replacement equipment such as pumps, motors, and control valves. Review and approve work conducted by subordinates, ensuring compliance with standards. Evaluate system additions, upgrades, and modifications within the district. Prioritize and oversee system water audits and leak detection activities to ensure regulatory compliance. Review and approve work conducted by third-party providers offering water loss control services. Requirements Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering or related field. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Minimum of six (6) years of experience in water supply, distribution operations, engineering, or construction. Professional registration as a Civil or Mechanical Engineer in California is preferred. Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time. Technical Skills and Experience: Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and relevant software. Working knowledge of water operations principles, planning, and management. Benefits 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Simi Valley, CA, USA