Umbra · 1 day ago
Microwave Electronics Design Engineer, High Power Amplifiers
Santa Barbara, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelUmbra 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 Design Engineer with expertise in high power RF/microwave amplifiers to contribute to the design, development, qualification, and system integration of transmitter hardware.
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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
Specialized expertise in high power RF/microwave amplifiers
Experience in designing and optimizing high power RF/microwave amplifier architectures (SSPA, GaN, GaAs, or TWT-based as applicable)
Ability to perform nonlinear circuit design, load-pull analysis, and efficiency optimization
Experience conducting detailed thermal, stability, and reliability analyses for high-power operation
Proficiency in schematic capture, EM/circuit co-simulation, and layout of high-power RF assemblies
Experience supporting prototype build, test, and troubleshooting, including power compression, IMD, and harmonic performance
Ability to collaborate with mechanical, thermal, and manufacturing teams to ensure producible designs
Experience authoring technical documentation, design reviews, and test reports
Company
Umbra
Cutting edge space systems—from refined mission solutions to best-in-class data
Founded in 2015
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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