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$150k–$200k/yr
Full-time
bachelor degree, postgraduate degree
Flexible Time Off, Sick Leave, Family & Medical Leave, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance
Posted 58d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Lead the end-to-end design, analysis, and optimization of high-performance RF components and antenna systems for spaceborne applications. This includes performing EM simulations, conducting RF testing, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability and performance.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Applied Physics with 5-8+ years of professional experience in RF/microwave engineering. Candidates must be U.S. citizens capable of obtaining a government security clearance and proficient in 3D EM simulation tools.
Full job description
Umbra is an American space technology company delivering advanced systems, from sensors to spacecraft, that empower customers worldwide with unmatched access to critical information from space. Our mission is simple and ambitious: redefine space—for people, systems, and missions in every domain. Umbra’s ecosystem operates through three business units: Remote Sensing (the data), Space Systems (the components), and Mission Solutions (the platforms). Together, our teams develop capabilities that deliver persistent access, resilient performance, and mission-ready solutions, advancing U.S. space leadership while keeping the world safe and informed.
About the Team Mission Solutions – The Platforms Mission Solutions builds on Umbra’s expertise in remote sensing and spacecraft operations to engineer platforms purpose-built for U.S. and allied defense and intelligence missions. Whether it’s a custom payload, a full-stack spacecraft, or the infrastructure behind an entire constellation, our team delivers secure, resilient systems tailored to exacting requirements and built on timelines that match the urgency of the mission.
If you want to work on cutting-edge space technology that’s redefining what’s possible in space platforms, you belong here at Umbra.
About the Job
We are seeking an experienced RF Microwave Design Engineer with deep expertise in antenna systems and passive microwave hardware to support the development of next-generation spaceborne RF systems. In this role, you will lead the end-to-end design, analysis, and optimization of high-performance RF components—including antennas, antenna feed networks, orthomode transducers (OMTs), waveguide components, circulators, and other passive microwave devices—enabling precision RF front-end performance for mission-critical applications.
This position is based on-site in our Reston, VA office.
Key Responsibilities
Design and analyze antennas and antenna feed systems including feed horns, waveguide feeds, and polarization networks.
Design, optimize, and validate orthomode transducers with high isolation, low loss, and broadband performance.
Develop waveguide components such as transitions, bends, twists, couplers, filters, power dividers, and circulators.
Perform passive RF and antenna analysis including impedance matching, isolation, insertion loss, and polarization.
Conduct full-wave EM simulations of passive and antenna structures using 3D EM tools.
Perform tolerance, thermal, and mechanical sensitivity analyses for precision passive hardware.
Support fabrication, inspection, and RF testing of passive components, circulators, and antenna assemblies.
Measure and analyze S-parameters, isolation, return loss, insertion loss, and antenna radiation characteristics.
Collaborate with mechanical, systems, and integration teams to ensure RF performance, robustness, and manufacturability.
Generate detailed design documentation, drawings, and verification/test reports.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related field.
5-8+ years of professional experience in RF/microwave engineering.
Strong foundation in antenna theory, waveguide theory, ferrite and passive microwave device theory.
Demonstrated experience designing and building antennas, OMTs, waveguide-based components, and circulators.
Proficiency with 3D EM simulation tools (HFSS, CST, FEKO, or equivalent).
Hands-on experience with RF and antenna measurement techniques.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance. Applicants must be U.S. citizens to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Desired Qualifications
Masters degree in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related field.
12+ years of professional experience in RF/microwave engineering.
Experience with multi-band, dual-polarized, or wideband antenna systems.
Knowledge of horn, reflector, array, or feed network architectures.
Familiarity with ferrite materials, magnetic biasing, and non-reciprocal device behavior.
Experience with spaceborne, airborne, or ground-based antenna and RF front-end systems.
Understanding of environmental qualification and high-reliability passive RF design.
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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions requiring an active U.S. Government security clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
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 $150,000 - $200,000 DOE.
Umbra is an American space technology company built to push the limits of what’s possible.
We’re redefining what can be done in and through space – expanding access, increasing persistence, and delivering a powerful information advantage to our customers. From the ground up in the U.S., we design, build, test, and operate advanced systems – from sensors to spacecraft – engineering novel solutions tailored to the missions that matter most.
Our agile Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) constellation is the most capable system on the market — producing the highest-quality imaging data in any condition, at any time. Built for unmatched resilience, our system illuminates what others miss and empowers customers with persistent access, resilient performance, and proven results on orbit – not just on paper. Our commitment to First Principles engineering has fueled year-over-year growth since our market entry in 2021. And we are only just getting started.
Umbra’s ecosystem today includes:
- Remote Sensing = the data
- Space Systems = the hardware
- Mission Solutions = the platforms
Together, these capabilities make Umbra the most effective partner in the market – delivering the flexibility, performance, and resilience your mission demands. By continuously designing, building, and operating our own systems, we’re constantly refining our technology, our products, and our craft.
Our radar imagery is the direct result of our platform effectiveness – precision from orbit, powered by our integrated hardware and software. Because we’ve mastered the details, we can customize satellites quickly and reliably. Now, we’re offering others the same building blocks that more our missions possible.
We know space. And we’re continuing to redefine it.
Offices: 1700 N Moore St, Arlington, Virginia 22209, US · 419 State St, Santa Barbara, California 93101, US
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