Umbra builds next-generation space systems that observe the Earth in unprecedented fidelity. Our mission is to 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. Are you in? We are seeking a skilled and motivated professional to join our multidisciplinary engineering team as Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer to support Umbra's Mission Solutions business unit. This is a unique role, providing you with both ownership and oversight of new and innovative spacecraft products to support a variety of Mission Solutions customer mission sets. Our ideal candidate will effortlessly blend traditional spacecraft design principles with the nimbleness of commercial methodologies to achieve innovative capabilities and outstanding results. You will play a key role in developing next-generation space systems and mechanisms. The ideal candidate is passionate about designing, prototyping, building, and testing hardware using first principles engineering, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Our aim is to hire this position to work in Umbra's Arlington, VA, or Santa Barbara, CA office. Key Responsibilities • Design, build and test spacecraft hardware and mechanisms, including: • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define and refine requirements. • Developing initial design concepts and physical prototypes. • Working closely with other engineers across the company to optimize designs for performance and manufacturability. • Creating detailed design documentation, including drawings, design guides, and Interface Control Documents (ICDs). • Developing and executing work instructions, test plans, and test reports. • Partnering with technicians and manufacturing engineers to troubleshoot and resolve hardware issues. • Support early design efforts for Mission Solutions pursuits and captures. • Providing mechanical engineering support to other engineering teams as needed. • Performing other duties as required. Requirements Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Physics, or a related field. • 3+ years of professional experience in spacecraft mechanical engineering. • 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. • Comfortable working in a dynamic and fast-paced development environment. Desired Qualifications • 5+ years of professional experience in aerospace, mechanical, and manufacturing engineering. • Experience designing spacecraft deployable structures. • In-depth knowledge of space launch requirements and processes. • Experience with Agile development methodologies. • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, Arduino, or MATLAB. • Experience working with RF devices, understanding of their basic principles, and familiarity with relevant analysis software. 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 $130,000 - $155,000 DOE.
See More Details >>Join the Team at Stress-Free Auto Care: Where Your Skills and Passion Drive Success! Stress Free Auto Care is redefining the auto repair experience by delivering exceptional service with honesty, transparency, and convenience. We're a VC-backed company with a rapidly expanding footprint. Our mission is simple: make auto care a stress-free, trustworthy experience for everyone. Join us on this exciting journey and play a pivotal role in reshaping the automotive service industry! Automotive Technician – Top Pay, Great Benefits, and Career Growth! Location: NA What We Offer • Industry-leading pay structure ($28-37 hourly + utilization bonus) • Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance • Paid Time Off and Holidays • 401(k) with Employer Match • Continuous Paid Training & Certifications • Employee Discounts & Referral Bonuses Why You’ll Love Working Here • Top-Tier Compensation: Competitive hourly pay with generous utilization incentives—your earning potential is unlimited! • Career Advancement: We’re rapidly growing, offering paths for career progression. • Modern Facilities: Work with state-of-the-art equipment and digital tools that make your job easier and more enjoyable. • Team Environment: Be part of a supportive, collaborative team committed to your success. • Toolbox Relocation Assistance: We’ll help relocate your tools/toolboxes What We’re Looking For • 5-10 years of hands-on experience as an automotive technician • ASE Certifications preferred, but not required • Proven experience in automotive diagnostics, repair, and maintenance • Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality • Team-oriented attitude and excellent communication skills Daily Responsibilities • Diagnose and repair customer vehicles accurately and efficiently • Perform routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs • Clearly document findings and recommendations using digital inspection tools • Work collaboratively with service advisors to deliver outstanding customer experiences Ready to Fast-Track Your Career? Join the Stress-Free Auto Care family and take your career to new heights. Apply today and experience why our technicians choose to stay and grow with us. APPLY NOW! Ready to Elevate Your Career? If you’re interested in joining a supportive team that values your skills and dedication, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today to help us redefine automotive care.
See More Details >>MARBORG RECOVERY Job Description JOB TITLE: Maintenance Technician LOCATION: MRF Tajiguas Landfill FLSA EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Non-exempt, hourly PREPARED DATE: August 2021 REPORTS TO: Maintenance Supervisor DIRECT REPORTS: None MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for maintaining the day-to-day operation of equipment located inside the Material Recovery Facility (MRF). This includes ensuring proper preventative maintenance inspections and troubleshooting on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines. The plant mechanic must be able to accurately follow diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, manufacturers instructions, and engineering specifications. Position is to ensure functionality and reliability of heavy equipment, conveyors, screens, shredders, and facility building. MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN TYPICAL DAY: This is not just a job; this is a dedicated team determined to redefine waste recovery. We believe in making a difference every hour, every day. Our positive energy and time is invested for the purpose of a cleaner future for our county, next generation, and a healthier environment. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following: • Performs planned maintenance inspection (PM); diagnose, repair, and rebuild major equipment/components including but not limited to balers, conveyors, hydraulic power packs, eddy currents, electro-magnetic belts, optical sorters, diverters, compressors, trash compactors, motors, glass breakers, wire tie systems, fans, pumps, forklifts, front-end loaders and building equipment. • Make necessary repairs to plant production equipment and support equipment as required. • Maintain inventory control of maintenance repair parts. Must be able and willing to work with outside vendors as it pertains to troubleshooting and repairing all equipment necessary to our operation. • Cleaning jams, clogs and applying lubricants to machinery components. Make sure all parts of conveyors are clean to ensure a smooth run and prevent failure. • Replenishing fluids and components of engines and machinery. • Schedule and set priorities for maintenance and repair work on equipment. Establishes and adjusts work procedures to meet production. • Make initial inspection on equipment to be repaired and diagnose defects. • Generate work orders and evaluate repair work on its completion. • Perform highly technical work on hydraulic systems, fabrication projects, and rebuilding assignments. • Locate, correct, and adjust defects in light and heavy duty vehicular and mechanical equipment. • Adapt available tools and repair parts to specific repair problems. • Read and interpret and work from sketches, diagrams, and electrical schematics. • Acts as a lead worker by regularly instructing and directing others by assigning, reviewing and checking work. • Inspects the quality of third-party repairs and or rebuilds. • Recommends measures to improve production, equipment performance and product quality • Performs service calls for emergency breakdowns. • Requires a flexible work schedule, which may include nights and weekends to support operating schedule and the needs of the facility. • Manage facilities improvements with contractors • Work with building management to resolve any issues • Occasionally run small errands • Help make this a fun place to work. • Perform all other duties as assigned in a professional and efficient manner. • Maintains a feeling of pride in work; strives to achieve all goals. • Any other duties needed to help drive to our vision, fulfill our Mission, and abide by our organizations values. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None. CORE COMPETENCIES: Doing Good (ie Code of Conduct). Making Good (ie Accountability, responsibility and ownership for a problem). Treating People Well (ie Works cooperatively and effectively with others). Environmentally Focused (ie Employee takes initiative as a LEED building initiative to preserve and improve our local environment for future generations). Observant: (ie Employee can identify safety or operational deficiencys and to quickly implement a correction). Safety Matters: Employee actively participates and promotes a safe and healthy workplace. NEAT JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES: Diagnostic skills, work ethic, technical aptitude, resourcefulness, works quickly under pressure QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE: • Working knowledge of electrical and control systems and have reached a high level of competency within a specific trade or discipline (eg welding, millwright, mechanics), but will have a functioning ability level in multiple areas. • Must have knowledge/skills to be able to work on Conveyor belts and Motors that drive the belts. • Principles of automotive repairs and preventative maintenance. • Forklift Trained • Trained on all needed hand tools to complete the following tasks (Able to demonstrate the correct/safe use of all required tools to complete the following tasks) • Able to perform preventive maintenance on the BALER (Able to replace hydraulic components, adjust baler knifes, Demonstrate correct/safe use of the high torque machine) • Able to perform preventive maintenance on BALER tier system (Able to trouble shoot and replace all components) • Trained on making hydraulic hoses (Able to demonstrate) • Able to perform preventive maintenance on PRI-MAX (Clean shafts, replace filter, clean cooler fan) • Able to perform preventive maintenance on all conveyors (Able to change buckets, and replace take ups) • Trained on advanced conveyor repair (Replace bearings, change transmissions, replace head/tail pulley) • Trained on correct/safe use of rigging equipment • Ability to multi-task and manage multiple priorities. • Valid drivers license. • Ability to perform under limited supervision. • Ability to recognize routine mechanical difficulties and malfunctions. • Ability to use of variety hand, power tools, and equipment. • Ability to always work safely and institute safe work practices. • Ability to work as part of a team. EDUCATION: High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Minimum of 3-5 years of mechanic service and repair experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. LANGUAGE SKILLS: • Position requires excellent verbal and written English communication skills including; ability to read, comprehend, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Bilingual in Spanish and English a plus MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to calculate figures and amounts suc h as ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. CERTIFICATIONS: None. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. WORK ENVIRONMENT: We are a drug free & alcohol-free work environment. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious, confined places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and dirty. Required to put on protective outfits, like gloves, safety footwear, and hardhat. Compensation details: 25-35 Hourly Wage PI0163908e6797-31181-37848843
See More Details >>Embarking on a career in the mechanical trade in Santa Barbara, CA typically begins with an apprenticeship that blends hands-on experience with classroom learning, enabling individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships generally span three to four years, demanding extensive training under seasoned professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 10,500 mechanical trade professionals in California, with wages averaging around $1,600 per week. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like HireLevel facilitate the search for apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a promising career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $83,000 annually for experienced professionals.
