Senior Electrical Design Engineer (Clearance preferred)
Capella SpaceLouisville, Colorado, United States
Posted October 18, 2025
130000 - 163400 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 leader in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite technology and space-based signal intelligence. They empower governments, commercial, and research organizations with advanced satellite imaging and data intelligence solutions for defense, disaster response, and more. The company is a subsidiary of IonQ and aims to integrate quantum computing and remote sensing technologies to revolutionize Earth observation.
Requirements
- 6+ years of experience designing and debugging
- Proficiency in Altium Designer (or similar ECAD tools)
- Hands-on experience with lab instruments (oscilloscopes, logic 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
- Strong documentation habits and organizational skills
- Active security clearance preferred
- U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent resident, or immigration status.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- 401K Plan
- Parental Leave Program
- Paid Flexible Time Off Policy
- Lifestyle Spending Account
- Commuter & Parking Benefits
- Mental Health Resources
- Monthly Phone Stipend
