Senior Electrical Engineer

Capella Space is a leading provider of synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite technology and signal intelligence. We provide timely and reliable Earth imagery to support diverse applications in defense & intelligence, disaster response, energy, environmental monitoring, and more. As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will design and develop space-ready electronics for mission-critical systems.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience designing and debugging
• Proficiency in Altium Designer (or similar ECAD tools)
• Hands-on experience with lab instruments (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power analyzers, etc.)
• Solid understanding of digital buses (I2C, SPI, UART, RS422, CAN, USB, PCIe, Ethernet etc.)
• Familiarity with board bring-up, test planning, and design verification workflows
• Experience interacting with contract manufacturers, supporting DFM reviews, and resolving production issues
• Strong documentation habits and organizational skills
• U.S. Citizenship or Green Card (required to comply with ITAR regulations)

Benefits

• Extensive medical coverage
• 401K Plan
• Generous Parental Leave
• Paid Flexible Time Off Policy
• Lifestyle Spending Account
• Commuter & Parking Benefits
• Mental Health Resources
• Monthly Phone Stipend
• Daily provided lunches and stocked kitchens
• Dog-friendly work environment & pet insurance options