Senior Software EngineerUmbra 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 TeamRemote Sensing – The DataRemote 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.About the JobWe 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. Our preference is for this position to be based in one of our offices in Santa Barbara/Goleta, CA, Arlington, VA, or Reston, VA.
However, we will also consider highly qualified remote candidates.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and improve radar algorithms including: MTI, Passive RF, and SAR.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.