Infrastructure Operations Intern, Capella Space
$37 per hour
Office located in Louisville, CO
Earth observation satellites & intelligence
Job no longer available
Earth observation satellites & intelligence
201-500 employees
Job no longer available
$37 per hour
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
- Solid understanding of Linux operating systems and command-line workflows
- Interest in systems administration, cloud infrastructure, or DevOps
- Basic networking knowledge and troubleshooting skills
- Familiarity with scripting, Git, or cloud platforms is a plus
- Ability to prioritize tasks, adapt to change, and solve problems independently
- Self-motivated and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment
- Currently attending a degree program and available to work full time for 10 weeks outside of the university's academic term
- In their penultimate academic year or returning to a degree program after completion of the internship
- To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Capella Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable. Learn more about ITAR here
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
- A stipend is provided to help with living expenses
- We are looking for a motivated and technically curious student to join our Infrastructure team as a Infrastructure Operations Intern
- In this role, you will gain hands-on experience managing Linux servers, supporting cloud environments, and learning industry-standard DevOps practices
- You’ll work closely with experienced engineers to maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize systems that power real production environments
- Deploy, configure, and maintain Linux servers across development and production environments
- Assist in the management of cloud infrastructure on platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure
- Automate routine administrative tasks using Bash, Python, or other scripting tools
- Work with containers and virtualization technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, and VMs
- Monitor system performance, identify issues, and implement effective solutions
- Document procedures, system configurations, and best practices for team knowledge sharing
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support infrastructure projects and improvements
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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