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Umbra · 2 weeks ago

Microwave Electronics Design Engineer, High Power Amplifiers

positionSanta Barbara, CA, US
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
date5+ years exp

Umbra is an American space technology company delivering advanced systems that empower customers with critical information from space. They are seeking a skilled Microwave Design Engineer with expertise in high power RF/microwave amplifiers to contribute to the design, development, and integration of advanced 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

Microwave amplifier designNonlinear RF designRF simulation toolsHigh-power devicesSchematic captureRF test equipmentElectrical Engineering degreeTechnical documentationCollaboration skills

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

Company

Umbra

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Cutting edge space systems—from refined mission solutions to best-in-class data
dateFounded in 2015
location
Arlington, Virginia, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://umbra.space

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$119.63M
Key Investors
Nimble PartnersDARPAJohn Burbank
2022-12-07Series B· $75M
2022-05-22Grant
2021-04-16Secondary Market

Leadership Team

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Matthew Speitel
Chief Financial Officer
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