Senior Satellite Operations Engineer

<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-contrast="none">Location: </span></span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-contrast="none">This role is based onsite at our office in Louisville, CO, with the option to work a few days a week remotely.</span></span><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-contrast="none"><br>Travel:</span></span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-contrast="none">&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="none">Up to 5%</span></span><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-contrast="none"><br>Job ID: </span></span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-contrast="none">572</span></span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">About Capella</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>Capella, an <a href="https://ionq.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com">IonQ</a> company, spans national security, advanced sensing, and next-generation compute to deliver secure, mission-ready intelligence. Capella’s culture is built on collaboration, rigorous engineering, and a shared commitment to delivering solutions that strengthen global stability and security. Team members work side-by-side with some of the most innovative minds in space systems, quantum-enabled technologies, and mission-critical operations.</p> <p>Capella values curiosity, resilience, and a willingness to tackle hard problems with precision and creativity. Capella welcomes and encourages applicants whose perspectives are historically underrepresented in technology, national security, and aerospace. No prior space experience is required. Diverse viewpoints strengthen Capella’s ability to innovate and deliver meaningful impact for partners worldwide.</p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-contrast="none">The Role</span></span></strong></p> <p>Capella is looking for a Satellite Operations Engineer to join our close-knit team of spacecraft operators! In this role, you will own the full operational life-cycle: from designing mission operations and executing high-stakes commissioning campaigns, to maintaining fleet health and leading on-orbit anomaly response.</p> <p>As a vital member of our Satellite Operations Team, you will drive the reliability and autonomy of our expanding SAR constellation as well as upcoming special projects and demonstrations. If you thrive on solving complex problems in a fast-paced environment and want to have a direct hand in the success of a