Senior RF Systems Engineer

Senior RF Systems Engineer

Umbra builds next-generation space systems that observe the Earth in unprecedented fidelity.

Our mission is to deliver global omniscience.

To stay ahead of climate change, geopolitical risk, and other major crises and issues, we need a global understanding of what is changing, where, and how fast. Umbra provides easy access to the highest quality commercial satellite data available, which is an indispensable tool for the growing number of organizations monitoring the Earth. We empower our customers to create the solutions that inform, inspire, and address our planet's most pressing needs. We're helping to create a brand new industry that has never meaningfully existed before.

Are you in?

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior RF Systems Engineer to lead the design, development, and analysis of space-based RF systems, including both active and passive architectures. In this role, you will support Umbra Mission Solutions as a critical contributor to ambitious programs and capture activities, working across teams to conceive, define, implement, and validate high-performance RF systems. This is a unique role, providing you with both ownership and oversight of new and innovative spacecraft products to support a variety of Mission Solutions customer mission sets.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of active (e.g., transmitters, amplifiers, phased arrays) and passive (e.g., antennas, filters, waveguides) RF systems for spacecraft.
• Perform RF system architecture design, trade studies, link budget analysis, and requirements definition.
• Conduct detailed RF modeling, simulation, and analysis using tools such as HFSS, CST, ADS, or similar.
• Collaborate with mechanical, thermal, digital, and systems engineers to ensure integrated designs optimized for the given application.
• Generate technical documentation including requirements, interface control documents (ICDs), and test plans.
• Oversee and support the testing and validation of RF hardware.
• Interface with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and customers throughout the lifecycle of the RF system.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers and participate in design reviews.
• Other professional duties as assigned.