Umbra · 1 day ago
Microwave Electronics Design Engineer
Arlington, VA
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. They are seeking a highly skilled Microwave Electronics Design Engineer to design and integrate advanced receiver and transmitter subsystems, contributing to the development of high-performance microwave assemblies.
AerospaceGeospatialImage RecognitionInformation TechnologySatellite CommunicationSoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design and develop LNAs and multi-function IMAs incorporating filtering, mixers, and frequency conversion stages
Architect RF signal chains for up-conversion and down-conversion, balancing noise figure, linearity, spurious performance, and gain
Design RF, IF, and LO paths including filters, couplers, and matching networks
Perform circuit-level and EM simulations of active and passive structures
Support layout, packaging, and integration of multi-chip and hybrid microwave assemblies
Lead prototype bring-up, test, and troubleshooting of IMAs across frequency, temperature, and power
Measure and analyze gain, noise figure, conversion loss, IP3, spurs, and phase noise
Collaborate with systems, digital, and mechanical teams to meet end-to-end RF requirements
Generate design documentation, ICDs, and verification 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 RF/microwave electronics architectures and design
Hands-on experience designing & building LNAs, mixers, and frequency-conversion stages
Proficiency with RF design and simulation tools (ADS, AWR, HFSS, CST, or similar)
Experience with RF lab equipment including VNAs, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and noise figure analyzers
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
Knowledge of image-reject, single-sideband, or multi-conversion architectures
Familiarity with LO distribution, phase noise budgeting, and spurious analysis
Experience with space, defense, or high-reliability RF systems
Understanding of manufacturability, screening, and environmental qualification
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 daily in office
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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