Senior Electrical Engineer

Umbra builds next-generation space systems that observe the Earth in unprecedented fidelity. 

Our mission: 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 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. 

We are in search of a Senior Electrical Engineer who possesses extensive experience in space systems, encompassing all aspects of spacecraft requirements, design, and testing. This position is all about technical excellence, providing you with both ownership and oversight of spacecraft products. Our ideal candidate will effortlessly blend traditional spacecraft design principles with the nimbleness of commercial methodologies to achieve innovative capabilities and outstanding results.

A strong emphasis on practical systems engineering processes, rather than just theoretical concepts, is essential. Candidates should be eager to delve into technical details and adapt workflows as needed. Additionally, the capacity to mentor and empower junior engineers is crucial, as this role significantly contributes to their technical growth. Working closely with leadership across the Space Systems Business Group is also a key element of this position.

This position is located onsite in our Santa Barbara, CA office.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the full life cycle of flight electronics design, analysis, manufacture, and test, as a senior member of the Electrical 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.
• Provide guidance to junior level engineers as needed.
• Perform other professional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related.
• 7+ years of relevant experience developing high reliability electronics.
• Experience in digital and analog mixed signal circuit design, including high speed.
• Full stack Schematic capture and PCB layout in Altium.
• Experience developing firmware for embedded systems (e.g. microcontrollers, FPGAs).
• Familiarity with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic and spectrum analyzers, thermal chambers, and current probes.

Preferred Qualifications

• RF Circuit design, analysis and testing
• Experience with 3D EM solvers, such as CST Studio or Ansys HFSS
• Scripting languages such as Python
• Familiarity with communication protocols such as SPI, RS-422 and RS-485.
• Knowledge of DCDC switcher design and implementation.
• Hands on PCB prototyping and rework.
• Excellent communications skills, ability and desire to work collaboratively in a team environment, and willingness to guide more junior engineers as needed.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic and fast-paced development environment.

• 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 in the building
• 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- $160,000.