Electrical Design Engineer
Capella SpaceSan Francisco, California, United States
Posted October 31, 2025
127545 - 159432 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Capella Space is a pioneering U.S. company specializing in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) technology, offering high-resolution satellite data for diverse applications including defense, supply chain management, maritime, and environmental conservation. As the first to launch a commercial SAR constellation, Capella provides reliable, timely insights day or night, under any weather conditions, empowering decision-makers worldwide with critical geospatial intelligence.
Job Description
Capella Space is a U.S.-based company specializing in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite technology. They are seeking an Electrical Hardware Design Engineer to drive the full lifecycle of PCBA designs from concept to flight readiness, collaborating with cross-functional teams. The role involves both hardware design and testing, with an emphasis on reliability and performance. Capella has been recognized as one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies in Space.
Requirements
- 4+ years of experience designing and debugging
- Proficiency in Altium Designer (or similar ECAD tools)
- Hands-on experience with lab instruments (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc.)
- Familiarity with digital buses (I2C, SPI, UART, RS422, CAN, USB, PCIe, Ethernet etc.)
- Solid understanding of digital buses
- Familiarity with board bring-up, test planning, and design verification workflows
- Experience interacting with contract manufacturers and resolving DFM/DFT issues
- Strong documentation habits and organizational skills
- U.S. Citizenship or legal permanent resident status
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- 401K Plan
- Parental Leave Program
- Paid Flexible Time Off Policy
- Commuter & Parking Benefits
- Mental Health Resources
- Monthly Phone Stipend
- Lifestyle Spending Account
- Equal Opportunity Statement
