Systems Engineering Analysis, Senior

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. 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.Remote Sensing – The Data
Remote Sensing is where Umbra got its start, and our agile Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) constellation remains the most capable on the market. We transform satellite data into real-world, actionable insights that strengthen U.S. national security and intelligence, support disaster response, and advance scientific discovery. Our team delivers data at scale with unmatched quality, persistence, and the speed and responsiveness our partners demand.
If you want to work on cutting-edge space technology that’s redefining what’s possible in remote sensing, you belong here at Umbra.
We are actively seeking a skilled and motivated individual to join Umbra's Radar Processing Group as a Senior Software Engineer. In this pivotal role, you will play a crucial part in the development of our processing pipelines. Your responsibilities will not only encompass the development and implementation of high-quality, robust software solutions but also involve maintaining and refining production-level services that are essential for the seamless operation of our entire processing chain. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge projects that have a direct impact on our technological advancements and overall mission.
However, we will also consider highly qualified remote candidates.

Write production quality software with unit and integration testing.
Support commercial and government teams in modeling, simulation, mission design, and systems analyses for current and future architecture.
Monitor, evaluate and improve production throughput for cost and timeliness efficiency.
Build, test, and maintain applications that run our satellites and tackle a variety of problems, including automating spacecraft operations, mission scheduling, command and telemetry pipeline, mission data pipeline, and anomaly response.
Provide key software architecture expertise to cross-functional engineering and product teams.
Help establish and adhere to DevOps practices that ensure that customer and satellite-operational needs are met with quality and performance.
Experience in writing algorithms specifically for SAR image processing.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related STEM field (such as electrical engineering, physics, or computer science).
• 5-8+ years of professional experience with Matlab or Python.
• Experience with version control software, preferably Git.
• Demonstrated foundational understanding of software architecture, event-driven micro-services, interface design, and automated testing patterns.
• Experience with database-backed applications and relational database concepts.
• Advanced degree in a relevant STEM field.
• Proficiency in parallel processing and high-performance computing (HPC).
• 10+ years experience with Python's scientific stack: Excited to share knowledge and experience across the engineering team.
• Experience designing, developing, and testing intuitive and well-documented RESTful APIs.
• Experience with C/C++, Rust, CUDA.
• Flexible Time Off, Sick, Family & Medical Leave
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD, STD (employer funded)
• Stock Options
• Free parking in the building
• Free lunch in office daily

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.

This position may include access to technology and/or data that is subject to U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee or asylee as defined by 8 U.