Umbra · 11 hours ago
Microwave Electronics Design Engineer, High Power Amplifiers
Santa Barbara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$150K/yr - $200K/yr
5+ years expUmbra is an American space technology company delivering advanced systems that empower customers worldwide with unmatched access to critical information from space. The Microwave Electronics Design Engineer will play a crucial role in the design, development, and integration of high power RF/microwave amplifiers, ensuring the delivery of high-performance solutions.
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No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design and optimize high power RF/microwave amplifier architectures (SSPA, GaN, GaAs, or TWT-based as applicable)
Perform nonlinear circuit design, load-pull analysis, and efficiency optimization
Conduct detailed thermal, stability, and reliability analyses for high-power operation
Lead schematic capture, EM/circuit co-simulation, and layout of high-power RF assemblies
Support prototype build, test, and troubleshooting, including power compression, IMD, and harmonic performance
Collaborate with mechanical, thermal, and manufacturing teams to ensure producible designs
Author technical documentation, design reviews, and test reports
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
5-8+ years of professional experience in RF, microwave, or mixed-signal electronics design, preferably in aerospace or high-reliability applications
Strong background in microwave amplifier theory and nonlinear RF design
Hands-on experience with high-power devices (e.g., GaN HEMTs)
Proficiency with RF simulation tools (e.g., ADS, AWR, HFSS, CST)
Proficiency with schematic capture, RF layout, and configuration control (e.g., Altium)
Experience with RF test equipment (VNAs, spectrum analyzers, power meters, load-pull systems)
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance. Applicants must be U.S. citizens to obtain and maintain a security clearance
Preferred
Masters degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
12+ years of professional experience in RF, microwave, or mixed-signal electronics design, preferably in aerospace or high-reliability applications
Experience with space, defense, or high-reliability systems
Knowledge of power combining techniques and high-voltage biasing
Familiarity with MIL-STD or space qualification processes
Active security clearance
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
Company
Umbra
Cutting edge space systems—from refined mission solutions to best-in-class data
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$119.63MKey Investors
Nimble PartnersDARPAJohn Burbank
2022-12-07Series B· $75M
2022-05-22Grant
2021-04-16Secondary Market
Leadership Team
Matthew Speitel
Chief Financial Officer
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