Job Description

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 on the lookout for a Senior Electrical Engineer with a wealth of experience in space systems, covering all facets of spacecraft requirements, design, and testing, to join Umbra’s Mission Solutions business unit. This is an exceptional opportunity that offers you both ownership and oversight of cutting-edge spacecraft products, tailored to support a diverse range of Mission Solutions customer missions. Our ideal candidate will seamlessly integrate classic spacecraft design principles with the agility of commercial practices, driving innovative capabilities and delivering remarkable results.

We believe that a robust focus on practical systems engineering processes is vital; it's all about rolling up your sleeves and getting into the nitty-gritty, not just staying in the realm of theory. We’re on the lookout for candidates who are excited to explore technical details and adjust workflows as necessary. A key aspect of this role is the ability to mentor and uplift junior engineers, making a meaningful impact on their technical journey. Collaborating closely with Mission Solutions leadership is also an essential part of the job. The perfect candidate will be a solution-oriented problem solver, an outstanding communicator, and possess a strong systems-thinking mindset that fosters innovation in spacecraft development.

Our aim is to hire this position to work in Umbra's Arlington, VA, or Santa Barbara, CA (moving to Goleta, CA in June 2025) office. 

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to every stage of flight electronics design, analysis, manufacturing, and testing as a vital senior member of our Mission Solutions Engineering team.
• Lead individual subsystem design and project efforts while coordinating with relevant cross-functional stakeholders. 
• Perform electrical design, including schematic, parts selection and layout, for spacecraft electronics subsystems (e.g. avionics, solar arrays, batteries, payloads, subsystems and harnessing). 
• Perform analysis to demonstrate performance, survivability and optimization of electrical designs. 
• Perform early design studies to support Mission Solutions pursuits and captures
• Provide guidance to junior level engineers as needed. 
• Perform other professional duties as assigned. 

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related. 
• 7+ years of experience in spacecraft engineering, including communication, signal processing, power, RF, and/or control systems.
• Familiarity with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic and spectrum analyzers, thermal chambers, and current probes. 
• Comfortable working in a dynamic and fast-paced development environment.
• Willingness and ability to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance.

Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with communication protocols such as SPI, RS-422 and RS-485. 
• Knowledge of DCDC switcher design and implementation. 
• Excellent communications skills, ability and desire to work collaboratively in a team environment, and willingness to guide more junior engineers as needed.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance, read-in within the past two years.

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 $150,000 - $190,000.

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