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Umbra

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Arlington
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AI generated summary

  • You need 6+ years in space-based mission design, a technical degree, strong ISR knowledge, leadership skills, TS/SCI clearance, and experience with DoD/IC customers and remote sensing.
  • You will lead integrated space and ground solutions, perform systems engineering and analysis, support technical portfolio alignment, aid in modeling capabilities, and contribute to government capture activities.

Requirements

  • Basic Qualifications
  • Demonstrated ability to conceive and mature the architecture and design of space-based ISR systems and end-to-end solution to meet current and emerging needs.
  • Experience with first order design concepts, CONOPs development, and performance estimation.
  • Strong leadership ability, proven to drive the maturity of new concepts into white papers, solicitation responses, and R&D efforts within organizations.
  • Strong understanding of National ISR collection systems and fresh ideas about how Umbra will contribute to critical U.S. Government missions.
  • Strong interpersonal ability, able to interact effectively with customer and Umbra staff.
  • A sound understanding of mathematics, with a technical degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, or physics.
  • At least 6+ years experience with space-based mission system design, development and/or operations.
  • Comfortable working in a dynamic and fast-paced development environment.
  • Current TS/SCI clearance
  • Desired Qualifications
  • Extensive experience working with U.S. Government DoD, IC and Civil customers, specifically NRO and USSF.
  • Extensive experience with SAR, RF, and other remote sensing missions.
  • Experience designing constellations to meet coverage requirements.
  • Experience with modeling, scripting and analysis software such as MATLAB, Python, STK, and CST Studio Suite.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of integrated space and ground solutions concepts leveraging Umbra's current and future technology, maturing into the pursuit of Government-directed missions.
  • Perform mission systems engineering, performance analysis, and use case analysis of conceptual designs and architectural solutions for current and potential customers.
  • Inform the technical portfolio development across the company, ensuring alignment between strategy, future mission requirements, and commercial objectives.
  • Support the Director of Mission Architecture to develop a robust Modeling and Simulation capability to inform the architecture, development, and evolution of Umbra's space-based systems.
  • Support Umbra Government Programs capture activities as a key technical contributor, author and reviewer on formal responses.
  • Travel will be required approximately 15% between Umbra facilities in California, Washington D.C., and Austin, TX as well as to partner and customer facilities.
  • Other professional duties as assigned.

FAQs

What is the main responsibility of the Mission System Architect at Umbra?

The main responsibility of the Mission System Architect is to develop solutions, products, and technology that meet current and future U.S. Government needs, as well as to explore applications of Umbra's current and planned on-orbit capabilities.

What qualifications are necessary for the Mission System Architect position?

Basic qualifications include a technical degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, or physics, at least 6 years of experience with space-based mission system design, and current TS/SCI clearance.

What type of experience is desired for candidates applying for this role?

Desired qualifications include extensive experience working with U.S. Government entities like the DoD, IC, and Civil customers, as well as experience with SAR, RF, and other remote sensing missions.

Is travel required for this position?

Yes, travel is required approximately 15% of the time between Umbra facilities in California, Washington D.C., and Austin, TX, as well as to partner and customer facilities.

What are the key responsibilities of the Mission System Architect?

Key responsibilities include leading the development of integrated space and ground solutions, performing mission systems engineering and analysis, supporting capture activities for Government programs, and developing modeling and simulation capabilities.

What benefits does Umbra provide for this position?

Benefits include flexible vacation, paid time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) plan with employer contributions, and stock options.

What is the job location for the Mission System Architect position?

The job location for the Mission System Architect position is Arlington, VA.

Does Umbra promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace?

Yes, Umbra is committed to inclusion and diversity and takes affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.

Are there any specific citizenship requirements for this job?

Yes, this position may require access to technology and data subject to U.S. export controls, and all candidates must be U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or in other eligible categories as defined by federal laws.

What types of software experience could enhance a candidate's application?

Experience with modeling, scripting, and analysis software such as MATLAB, Python, STK, and CST Studio Suite would enhance a candidate's application.

Umbra

Next-generation space systems for observing the Earth in unprecedented fidelity

Defence & Aerospace
Industry
51-200
Employees
2015
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Umbra builds next-generation space systems that observe the Earth with unprecedented fidelity. Our vision is to advance global insight through high-quality, all-weather commercial remote sensing and intelligence gathering. Our goal is to become an indispensable tool for the growing number of organisations monitoring the Earth, making data-driven decisions about land use, and combating climate change. Umbra achieves this by developing unrivaled hardware, software, and services. Our Canopy platform enables customers to task space assets and autonomously deliver data for analytics needs. Headquartered in Santa Barbara, California, Umbra's team includes space and business veterans from industry and government, with additional presence in Austin and Washington, D.C.