Umbra
Overview
Umbra builds next-generation space systems that observe the Earth in unprecedented fidelity. Our mission: Deliver global omniscience. We provide easy access to the highest quality commercial satellite data to help organizations monitor the Earth and address our planet’s most pressing needs. Join our dynamic Space Systems team as a Senior Digital Design Engineer, where you’ll be at the forefront of creating cutting-edge HDL-based digital designs for next-generation space radar systems. In this role, you’ll work closely with our software and electrical engineering teams to innovate, analyze, manufacture, and rigorously test microwave subsystems. This position is located onsite in either our Santa Barbara, CA office or Arlington, VA office. Base pay range
$170,000.00/yr - $210,000.00/yr
Responsibilities
Develop FPGA-based digital designs for radar, electronic warfare, and communications. Work with electrical and systems engineers to integrate Xilinx SoC based hardware with high-speed data converters and associated microwave transmitter and receiver chains. Continuously collaborate with the payload engineering team to address mechanical, thermal and power subsystems and interfaces. Rapidly develop prototypes and iteratively improve hardware and firmware. Prepare engineering documentation, reports, and test plans. Perform other professional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Bachelor\'s of Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering or equivalent. Knowledge of foundational electrical engineering, computer architecture and digital design concepts. 5+ years of proven, relevant experience in digital design with FPGA and SoC devices. Development experience with Xilinx devices and design suite, such as Vivado, SDK and Vitis. Expertise in VHDL and/or Verilog. Experience developing MCU and SoC software in Rust or C/C++. Working knowledge of modern FPGA architectures and external interfaces, including high speed converters, DDR RAM, and Solid-State NAND and NOR based storage. Familiarity with standard physical layers for digital communication (UART, SPI, LVDS). Comfortable working in a dynamic and fast-paced development environment.
Desirable Qualifications
Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering or equivalent. 10+ years of proven, relevant experience in digital design with FPGA and SoC devices. Experience with high-speed data transfer and bandwidth management. Knowledge of digital communication systems and modulations (QPSK, 8-PSK). Experience developing FPGA based hardware for spacecraft systems. Experience with parallelizing DSP algorithms. Knowledge of Python and SystemVerilog. Experience with interfacing with vendors and customers as the technical representative. TS/SCI security clearance, read-in within the past two years, or willingness to acquire one.
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
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.
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. The Compensation Range for this role is $170,000 - $210,000 DOE.
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Umbra builds next-generation space systems that observe the Earth in unprecedented fidelity. Our mission: Deliver global omniscience. We provide easy access to the highest quality commercial satellite data to help organizations monitor the Earth and address our planet’s most pressing needs. Join our dynamic Space Systems team as a Senior Digital Design Engineer, where you’ll be at the forefront of creating cutting-edge HDL-based digital designs for next-generation space radar systems. In this role, you’ll work closely with our software and electrical engineering teams to innovate, analyze, manufacture, and rigorously test microwave subsystems. This position is located onsite in either our Santa Barbara, CA office or Arlington, VA office. Base pay range
$170,000.00/yr - $210,000.00/yr
Responsibilities
Develop FPGA-based digital designs for radar, electronic warfare, and communications. Work with electrical and systems engineers to integrate Xilinx SoC based hardware with high-speed data converters and associated microwave transmitter and receiver chains. Continuously collaborate with the payload engineering team to address mechanical, thermal and power subsystems and interfaces. Rapidly develop prototypes and iteratively improve hardware and firmware. Prepare engineering documentation, reports, and test plans. Perform other professional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Bachelor\'s of Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering or equivalent. Knowledge of foundational electrical engineering, computer architecture and digital design concepts. 5+ years of proven, relevant experience in digital design with FPGA and SoC devices. Development experience with Xilinx devices and design suite, such as Vivado, SDK and Vitis. Expertise in VHDL and/or Verilog. Experience developing MCU and SoC software in Rust or C/C++. Working knowledge of modern FPGA architectures and external interfaces, including high speed converters, DDR RAM, and Solid-State NAND and NOR based storage. Familiarity with standard physical layers for digital communication (UART, SPI, LVDS). Comfortable working in a dynamic and fast-paced development environment.
Desirable Qualifications
Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering or equivalent. 10+ years of proven, relevant experience in digital design with FPGA and SoC devices. Experience with high-speed data transfer and bandwidth management. Knowledge of digital communication systems and modulations (QPSK, 8-PSK). Experience developing FPGA based hardware for spacecraft systems. Experience with parallelizing DSP algorithms. Knowledge of Python and SystemVerilog. Experience with interfacing with vendors and customers as the technical representative. TS/SCI security clearance, read-in within the past two years, or willingness to acquire one.
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
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.
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. The Compensation Range for this role is $170,000 - $210,000 DOE.
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