Software Engineer, Capella Space
Ground Segment
$104.7-121.7k
Earth observation satellites & intelligence
Job no longer available
Earth observation satellites & intelligence
201-500 employees
Job no longer available
$104.7-121.7k
201-500 employees
Company mission
To enable a richer understanding of our planet through the power of SAR technology.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field, such as Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering
- 4+ years of experience in software development with a focus on distributed systems
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Rust, Java or C++
- Strong understanding of networking protocols and distributed computing concepts
- Experience with cloud-based distributed systems and microservices such as AWS Lambda, S3, EKS, and SQS
- Familiarity with containerization and orchestration platforms (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
- Knowledge of data storage and processing technologies such as SQL, MongoDB, InfluxDB, and Kafka
- Experience with logging and monitoring systems, such as Elasticsearch and Grafana
- Experience with version control systems such as Git
- Experience with CI/CD systems such as Gitlab
- Experience with deployment and configuration control systems such as Ansible
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Practiced skills in communication and collaboration
- 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
Desirable
- Experience working in an Agile environment
- Willingness to partner with team members for design sessions, pair programming, and documentation
- Desire to collaborate in person on a regular basis within the Capella offices (in Louisville CO or San Francisco CA)
- Familiarity with Ground Station as a Service providers such as KSAT, AWS Ground, and Atlas
What the job involves
- As a Senior Software Engineer in Ground Segment at Capella Space, you will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining high-availability distributed systems for our satellite constellation
- You will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop technical solutions that enable efficient management and operation of our satellite network
- This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the advancement of space technology and play a key role in the success of Capella Space
- Design and develop distributed systems to support satellite operations
- Collaborate with teams to define system requirements and architecture
- Implement software solutions to enable efficient data processing and transmission
- Optimize system performance, reliability, and operability
- Troubleshoot and debug complex distributed systems
- Participate in on-call rotation schedule and lead complex incident investigations
- Ensure software meets quality and security standards
- Contribute to the development of best practices and coding and design standards
- Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to less experienced engineers
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality technical solutions
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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