Careers at Capella | Build the Future of Space Intelligence

Careers at Capella | Build the Future of Space Intelligence

Join Capella and help build trusted space systems delivering real-world intelligence for critical global missions.

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Open positions (10)

2mo ago

Get on our Radar!

This is an open application for Capella Space. Drop your resume even if no current role matches, and the team will reach out for future opportunities. Join a mission-driven company focused on national security, advanced sensing, and next-generation compute.

Remote
2w ago

Staff Satellite Operations Engineer

Louisville, Colorado, United States

$145.9k-$191k / year

You'll own the full operational life-cycle for our SAR constellation, from designing mission operations to leading anomaly response. Your work will directly drive the reliability and autonomy of a growing fleet of satellites. You'll collaborate with innovative teams to solve complex problems in a fast-paced environment.

Hybrid|Senior|Full-time|Aerospace
2w ago

Senior Staff Quality Engineer, Hardware

Louisville, Colorado, United States

$186.1k-$218.7k / year

You'll serve as the primary technical authority for quality excellence across spacecraft structural and propulsion systems. You'll architect **Quality frameworks** for **aerospace manufacturing** to ensure hardware reliability in harsh environments. You'll act as a strategic partner to engineering teams driving **Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis** and **Root Cause Corrective Action**.

Lead|Full-time|Aerospace
1w ago

Senior Staff RF Test Engineer

Louisville, Colorado, United States

$193k-$238.7k / year

You'll lead **RF testing** of spacecraft hardware and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Your work will ensure **mission-critical solutions** strengthen global security. This role offers involvement in **advanced space systems** with a supportive culture.

Lead|Full-time|Aerospace
3d ago

Staff ADCS/GNC Engineer

Louisville, Colorado, United States

$145.9k-$181.9k / year

You'll own the full lifecycle of **ADCS and Propulsion subsystems** for a constellation of radar imaging spacecraft and future quantum missions. Your work will directly impact spacecraft performance and mission success, driving design through on-orbit operations. This role offers the chance to serve as a **technical authority on control theory** and lead next-generation system development.

Hybrid|Senior|Full-time|Aerospace
3d ago

Staff Electrical Hardware Design Engineer

Louisville, Colorado, United States

$145.9k-$181.9k / year

You'll own full-cycle PCBA designs for **spaceflight hardware** from concept to flight readiness. You'll collaborate cross-functionally with RF, mechanical, and software teams to deliver high-reliability electronics to orbit. This role offers the chance to **mentor early-career engineers** and scale hardware from prototype to low-volume production.

Senior|Full-time|Aerospace
1mo ago

Senior Manager, Flight Software

$193k-$252.7k / year

You'll lead the team responsible for developing and maintaining software for Capella's satellite fleet. Your core impact will be setting technical direction and scaling a high-performing engineering team. You'll partner closely with cross-functional teams to deliver **robust spacecraft software** and support **mission-critical on-orbit operations**.

Lead|Full-time|Aerospace
2w ago

Senior Satellite Operations Engineer

Louisville, Colorado, United States

$145.9k-$185k / year

You'll own the full operational life-cycle of an expanding SAR constellation, from launch and commissioning to fleet health and anomaly response. You'll drive reliability and autonomy for critical missions. This role offers a chance to work on cutting-edge space systems with a collaborative team.

Hybrid|Senior|Full-time|Aerospace
1mo ago

Senior Manager, Electrical Engineering

$193k-$252.7k / year

You'll lead a team of electrical engineers designing and testing satellite electrical systems. Your work will directly impact mission-ready space technologies for national security. **You'll drive innovation** in a collaborative, fast-paced environment with **no prior space experience required**.

Lead|Full-time|Aerospace
3w ago

Manager of Business Systems

$128.4k-$167.5k / year

You'll lead the strategy and optimization of enterprise and manufacturing systems at Capella, a space and national security company. You'll act as both a Business Systems leader and Product Owner, driving **ERP platform** initiatives and **systems modernization** across the organization. This fully remote role partners with Manufacturing, Finance, and Engineering to improve how operational data flows enterprise-wide.

Remote|Lead|Full-time|Aerospace