Senior Manager, Electrical Engineering

<p><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-contrast="none"><strong>Location: </strong>This role is based onsite at our office in Louisville, CO, with the option to work a few days a week remotely.<strong><br>Travel:&nbsp;</strong>Up to 5%<br><strong>Job ID:</strong> 568</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>About the Role &amp; Team</strong></p> <p>Capella is looking for an energetic Senior Electrical Engineer Manager who will be responsible for leading and managing a team of electrical engineers who design, develop, and test electrical systems and components. This role involves supporting project execution, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and driving innovation of our electrical systems within our satellite.</p> <p>This role will sit within the Spacecraft Engineering team at Capella Space. This team contains a variety of engineering disciplines that design and develop the satellite and payload systems.</p> <p><strong>Role Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Leadership and Management:</strong> <ul> <li>Lead, mentor, and develop a team of electrical engineers, providing guidance, support, and performance feedback of a distributed team across two offices.</li> <li>Assign people to tasks and manage workloads to ensure timely project completion.</li> <li>Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment.</li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>Project Oversight:</strong> <ul> <li>Oversee the design, development, and testing of electrical systems and components for our application.</li> <li>Allocate resour