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Capella Space · 1 week ago

Flight Software Engineering Manager

Louisville, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$140K/yr - $175K/yr

Capella Space, an IonQ company, is dedicated to building trusted space systems that provide actionable Earth intelligence. As the Manager of Flight Software, you will lead a team responsible for developing and maintaining the software for Capella's satellite fleet, ensuring mission-critical software development and contributing to the success of on-orbit operations.

AerospaceGeospatialImage RecognitionInformation Services

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead a team of flight software engineers responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining embedded software for satellite systems

Collaborate with peers and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration between hardware and software components

Establish and uphold engineering best practices, including code reviews, automated testing, documentation, and design reviews

Mentor engineers through technical challenges, performance feedback, and career development

Support architectural discussions, software planning, and trade studies within the team's scope of responsibility

Drive consistent and timely execution of project milestones and deliverables

Facilitate strong communication across engineering disciplines and ensure software solutions meet mission and system-level requirements

Contribute to hiring, onboarding, and team growth efforts as Capella scales

Qualification

Embedded systemsCC++Real-time systemsSoftware engineering managementEmbedded LinuxMicrocontrollersGitCI/CDInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsMentoring

Required

Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field (advanced degree preferred)

Experience managing or leading software engineering teams, particularly within embedded systems or aerospace domains

Strong foundation in real-time embedded systems, including experience with bare-metal or RTOS environments

Proficiency in C and C++ (C++ experience highly preferred); experience with scripting languages such as Python or shell scripting

Familiarity with embedded Linux, Linux kernel modules, and development tools

Experience with microcontrollers and SoCs (e.g., Xilinx Zynq) and hardware/software integration

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to lead collaboratively and support cross-functional alignment

Working knowledge of modern software development practices including Git, CI/CD, and automated testing

Hands-on experience with lab equipment and debugging hardware is a plus

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

Benefits

We provide extensive medical coverage, including strong vision and dental plans, flexible spending accounts, and additional supplemental health options.

Paid Flexible Time Off Policy

401(k) Plan with Company Match to help you invest in your long-term retirement goals

Parental Leave program

Lifestyle Spending Account

Commuter & Parking Benefits

Mental Health Resources

Monthly Phone Stipend

Furry friends? We've got you covered with dog-friendly work environment & them with pet insurance options