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Spacecraft Electrical Engineer | Umbra Space

Anywhere
Full-time
Posted 2/21/2026
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Key Skills:
Spacecraft electrical design
Subsystem development
Flight electronics

Compensation

Salary Range

$120K - 160K a year

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and test spacecraft electrical subsystems and lead related projects.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with 3+ years spacecraft engineering experience and flight electronics design.

Full Description

Job Link: https://ziphire.hr/job/3e926804-8351-4764-9de3-9b1b4dfaac72 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 Space Systems – The Components Space Systems is where Umbra turns hardware and software designs into on-orbit realities; developing, implementing and iterating mission-ready core technology, while simultaneously advancing the next generation of our own satellite constellation. Space Systems is vertically integrated across the satellite architecture, thus the team designs, builds, and tests an array of critical components and subsystems, including power systems, communications, control systems, deployment hardware, avionics, and payloads, as well as the flight software, firmware and digital design solutions to support the entire hardware stack. Our focus is on first principles engineering, and our mandate is simple: it has to work when it counts. Every bolt, board, and binary is proven on our own SAR constellation, ensuring flight-proven reliability where failure is not an option. If you want to work on cutting edge space technology while maintaining the highest standard for innovation and mission ready performance, you belong here at Umbra. About the Job We are in search of a Spacecraft Electrical Engineer who possesses a passion for space hardware, encompassing all aspects of spacecraft design, development and testing. This position is all about technical excellence, providing you with both ownership and oversight of spacecraft products. Candidates should be eager to delve into technical details and adapt workflows as needed. This position is based on-site in our Santa Barbara, CA office. Key Responsibilities Support the full life cycle of flight electronics design, analysis, manufacture, and test, as a member of the Electrical Engineering team. Lead individual subsystem design and project efforts while coordinating with relevant cross-functional stakeholders. Perform electrical design, including schematic, parts selection and layout, for spacecraft electronics subsystems (e.g. avionics, solar arrays, batteries, payloads, subsystems and harnessing). Perform analysis to demonstrate performance, survivability and optimization of electrical designs. Maintain sourcing strategy for new and existing electronic components. Contribute to the maintenance of configuration control, drawing release and component libraries. Perform other professional duties as assigned. Requirements • •Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field • •3+ years of experience in spacecraft engineering • •Experience with flight electronics design • •Proven track record in subsystem development • •Familiarity with space industry standards • •Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • •Ability to work in a fast-paced environment • •Excellent communication and teamwork skills Benefits Pay Scale: $120,000 - $160,000 a year 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 in the building Free lunch in office daily

This job posting was last updated on 2/26/2026

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