Senior Electrical Engineer

Capella Space stands at the forefront of synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite technology and signal intelligence. We provide customers in governments, academia, and commercial sectors with reliable information that enables unparalleled understanding of the world. Our mission is centered on delivering timely and reliable Earth imagery, supporting diverse applications in defense & intelligence, disaster response, energy, environmental monitoring and more. Utilizing cutting-edge technology, Capella Space designs, manufactures and operates an advanced constellation of SAR imaging satellites.

Our market-leading SAR satellites are complemented by an unmatched data infrastructure and automated ordering and delivery platform for fast, reliable insights where and when customers need it most.

Recognized for our technological prowess, Capella Space was honored as one of the 10 most innovative companies in Space in 2023 by FAST COMPANY. Capella Space is an internationally trusted Earth Observation data provider, working closely with the U.S. Space Systems Command, U.S. Space Force, NASA, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. National Reconnaissance Office, the Canadian Government and more to make unclassified, high-resolution SAR data more accessible.

What Makes Capella Unique?

Capella Space is a highly collaborative team environment, providing an opportunity to work with some of the brightest minds in the space industry, though no prior space experience is needed. We’re looking for people excited about tackling seemingly impossible challenges, learning new skills and concepts, and helping each other achieve success. Our mission and our products are meant to understand the whole world and help everyone in it - regardless of race, creed, or any other distinction.

We encourage you to bring your unique perspective to help make us stronger, including applications from those who are traditionally underrepresented in tech.

Why Join Us?

• You’ll ship real hardware to space—and own it end to end
• You’ll work on small, highly-skilled teams with immediate impact
• You’ll grow in a culture that values mentorship, autonomy, and technical excellence
• You’ll help shape the future of Earth observation with modern engineering

About the Role

As a Senior Electrical Hardware Design Engineer, you’ll take ownership of full-cycle PCBA designs—from early concept to flight readiness. You will work cross-functionally with RF, mechanical, software, and operations teams to bring high-reliability, space-ready electronics to life. You will present across disciplines to help facilitate ideas, product readiness and conduct reviews.

Role Responsibilities

• Drivethe full electrical design lifecyclefor spaceflight hardware: schematic capture, layout, bring-up, test, and manufacturing handoff
• Develop robust analog/digital designsfor mission-critical systems under environmental and performance constraints
• Participate and host collaborative cross disciplinary design reviewssharing feedback and shaping solutions with a team of experienced engineers
• Provide critical input to schedule planning and hardware requirements
• Lead board-level bring-up and debugging, integrating firmware/software with embedded systems
• Define test plans and verification strategiesthat meet flight readiness requirements
• Play a key role in scaling up our manufacturing facilitybringing hardware from prototype to low-volume production
• Collaborate across teams—mechanical, RF, software, and systems—to ensure seamless integration
• Mentor early-career engineerscontributing to internal process improvements and elevating the overall quality of the team
• Engage with external vendors and CMs, ensuring delivery quality, resolving DFM/DFT issues, and ensuring on-time delivery
• Contribute to failure analysis and root-cause investigationsacross flight or test anomalies

What Success Looks Like

• You consistently deliver flight-quality hardware on schedule with minimal oversight
• You proactively identify and articulate system-level risks and drive mitigations early
• You communicate across hardware/software and cross-functional gaps with confidence and clarity
• You make thoughtful trade-offs in constrained environments and…