Regulatory Compliance Intern, Capella Space
10-Week Program
Pay of $30 per hour. An allowance will also be provided to support living costs throughout the program.
More information about location
Office located in Louisville, CO
Earth observation satellites & intelligence
Job no longer available
Earth observation satellites & intelligence
201-500 employees
Job no longer available
Pay of $30 per hour. An allowance will also be provided to support living costs throughout the program.
More information about location
Office located in Louisville, CO
201-500 employees
Company mission
To enable a richer understanding of our planet through the power of SAR technology.
Role
Who you are
- 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
Desirable
- Current graduate student in good academic standing pursuing a degree in law, public policy, aerospace engineering, or a related field
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative mindset
- Rigorous policy research skills, or the ability to find, interpret, and distill complex research into clear, concise takeaways and recommendations
- Excellent project management discipline. Someone who is organized, systematic, and dependable in juggling deadlines
- Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and comfort working with digital documentation systems
- Interest in the aerospace, satellite, or technology sectors
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 Regulatory Compliance Intern to join Capella's Legal and Regulatory Compliance (LRC) Department
- Working under the supervision of the Regulatory Compliance Manager, and in close collaboration with the Legal and Trade Compliance departments, you’ll assist in a variety of legal and regulatory projects that support Capella’s growing global operations
- This internship offers hands-on regulatory experience supporting satellite launch and operations in a fast-paced aerospace and technology environment
- You’ll track and analyze regulatory developments, support policy engagement, and help prepare materials for, and attend, meetings with government officials
- You’ll learn how an in-house legal team supports a high-growth space technology company and contribute to meaningful work that helps the team operate efficiently and mitigate risk
- Assist the Legal and Regulatory Compliance team with drafting, reviewing, and organizing regulatory filings, correspondence, and reports
- Monitor, analyze and conduct research on regulatory trends and topics relevant to Capella, an IonQ company related to RF spectrum, geospatial AI tools, optical communications, and export controls (ITAR/EAR)
- Help maintain and update regulatory templates, playbooks, and policy documents
- Contribute to the implementation of legal tools for contract and workflow management
- Participate in team meetings to observe and support cross-functional collaboration with business, technical, and regulatory stakeholders
- Prepare internal summaries, reports, and presentations for use by the LRC team and leadership
- 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
11% employee growth in 12 months
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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