Project Management Intern, Capella Space

10-Week Program

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Ppay of $37 per hour. An allowance will also be provided to support living costs throughout the program

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Denver

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Office located in Louisville, CO

Earth observation satellites & intelligence

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Earth observation satellites & intelligence

201-500 employees

B2BBig dataAutomationScienceAerospace

Job no longer available

Salary not provided

Ppay of $37 per hour. An allowance will also be provided to support living costs throughout the program

JIRA

Confluence

Smartsheet

Denver

More information about location

Office located in Louisville, CO

201-500 employees

B2BBig dataAutomationScienceAerospace

Company mission

To enable a richer understanding of our planet through the power of SAR technology.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

Interest in project management, engineering, aerospace, or technology fields
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks at once
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Comfort working with both technical and non-technical team members
Basic problem-solving skills and willingness to learn data-driven decision making
Familiarity with (or interest in learning) project management tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, or Confluence
Proactive, curious, and eager to learn in a hands-on environment
Currently attending a degree program and available to work full time for 10 weeks outside of the university academic term
In their penultimate academic year or returning to a degree program after completion of the internship

What the job involves

Capella's 10-week, in-person internship program (June 8–August 14, 2026) gives students hands-on experience in spacecraft development, operations, and geospatial technology
Interns work directly on meaningful projects while building technical skills, industry insight, and professional connections
The program includes mentorship, team engagement, and social events that support a balanced and collaborative experience
We are seeking a Project Management Intern to support planning, coordination, and execution of ongoing projects
In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to assist in organizing project schedules, tracking progress, identifying risks/opportunities, and ensuring alignment with technical and strategic goals
This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced aerospace environment while contributing to meaningful, high-impact projects that advance novel on-orbit capabilities
You will be part of a collaborative, supportive team committed to mentoring and developing emerging professionals
Support project managers with planning, execution, and documentation throughout the project lifecycle
Assist in maintaining project schedules, task trackers, and status reports across multiple development efforts
Help gather and organize project requirements, risks, and dependencies
Participate in cross-functional meetings and record action items, decisions, and follow-ups
Contribute to maintaining project budgets by assisting with data entry, tracking updates, and reporting
Draft clear, concise documentation for technical and non-technical audiences
Help translate technical information into structured work plans or task lists
Support project teams in identifying blockers, risks, and opportunities
Gain exposure to various project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Scrum)
Take initiative on assigned tasks and work effectively in a fast-moving environment
This internship will be a 40-hour a week commitment

Our take

Earth observation, in the form of satellite imagery, is in high demand. With climate change, supply chain, and defense operations all requiring high-quality observation data, the race is on to provide the clearest, most timely images - and Capella Space is one private company leading the charge.

Capella Space commands a synthetic aperture radar (SAR) constellation in low-earth orbit that clients can use to access real-time visibility of facts on the ground. As the first US company to do this, it's won a leading slate of customers that include the US National Reconnaissance Office, the US Air Force, Geospatial and RSI.

As the urgency of addressing global issues increases, the demand for Capella Space’s services is almost certain to rise. This puts the company in a great position, having already established itself as a key player in the market. In 2025, Capella Space was acquired by IonQ, which will be integrating Capella’s satellite infrastructure with its quantum technology to create a space-based QKD network.

Freddie

Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Insights

Top investors

11% employee growth in 12 months

Glassdoor (4.3)

Company

Funding (last 2 of 6 rounds)

Jan 2023

$60m

GROWTH EQUITY VC

Apr 2022

$97m

SERIES C

Total funding: $234m

Company benefits

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts
Parental leave program
Flexible Paid Time Off policy
Commuter and parking benefits
Mental health resources
Monthly phone stipend
401K Plan
Dog-friendly work environment & pet insurance options

Company HQ

Mission District, San Francisco, CA

Leadership

Frank Backes

(CEO)

President at IonQ as well as President, Founder and Director at Space ISAC. Formerly Senior Business Consultant at Modern Technology Solutions and SVP of Kratos Space Federal at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions.

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