Flight Software Engineering Manager
Capella SpaceLouisville, Colorado, United States
Posted October 16, 2025
140188 - 175235 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Capella Space is a pioneering U.S. company specializing in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) technology, offering high-resolution satellite data for diverse applications including defense, supply chain management, maritime, and environmental conservation. As the first to launch a commercial SAR constellation, Capella provides reliable, timely insights day or night, under any weather conditions, empowering decision-makers worldwide with critical geospatial intelligence.
Job Description
Capella Space is seeking a Flight Software Engineering Manager to lead a team responsible for developing and maintaining the software that runs their satellites in space. The role involves overseeing a segment of the existing flight software, mentoring engineering talent, and driving high standards of execution. This opportunity offers the chance to influence technical direction and contribute to the future of SAR and quantum computing.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field.
- Experience managing or leading software engineering teams in embedded systems or aerospace domains.
- Strong foundation in real-time embedded systems, including 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.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Working knowledge of modern software development practices including Git, CI/CD, and automated testing.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental plans
- Flexible spending accounts
- Supplemental health options
- Parental Leave
- Lifestyle Spending Account
- Commuter benefits
- Mental Health Resources
- Pet insurance
- Equal Opportunity Statement
