Senior Cloud Signal Processing Engineer

About Capella Space

Capella Space is a pioneer in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite technology and space-based signal intelligence. We empower government commercial and research organizations around the world with high-resolution timely Earth insights that drive better decisions - across defense and intelligence disaster response infrastructure monitoring environmental protection energy and more.

As a U.S.-based company Capella designs builds and operates an advanced constellation of commercial SAR satellites in orbit today. Our satellites are backed by a fully automated tasking collection and delivery platform delivering fast reliable insights when and where our customers need them most. As a subsidiary of IonQ a global leader in quantum computing Capella is charting the future of Earth observation. Together were on a mission to bring quantum computing to space - unlocking ultra-secure encrypted uplink and downlink capabilities reducing latency and enabling powerful on-orbit analytics. This visionary integration of advanced remote sensing and quantum technology will support customers with the highest level of data fidelity security and speed.

Capella was named one ofFast Companys 10 Most Innovative Companies in Space in 2023and is a trusted partner of the U.S. Space Force U.S. Air Force U.S. Navy NASA the National Reconnaissance Office and allied government agencies worldwide. Built In recognized IonQ on three of its 2025 Best Places to Worklists.

What Makes Capella Unique

At Capella we dont just imagine whats possible - we build it. Were a mission-driven team fueled by curiosity grit and a shared commitment to redefining the limits of space innovation. Our environment is fast paced rooted in humble collaboration. Every team member plays a critical role in shaping the future of our technology and our industry. If youre ready to roll up your sleeves and help solve problems that others call impossiblewere the place for you. We believe great ideas can come from anywhere and we thrive on diverse perspectives that help us move faster think deeper and push the boundaries of innovation. Whether youre new to the space industry or a seasoned expert youll find a team that values creativity integrity and bold thinking. Join us as we build the future of SARand take quantum to space.

About the Team
Capella builds the worlds most advanced SAR satellites to unlock global insight accelerating decisions that protect people assets and the planet. The Future Capabilities team pushes the boundaries of what can be measured and delivered. This ranges from building enhanced imagery products such as colorized subaperture imagery formulating the mission requirements for InSAR and CCD collections and prototyping new processing pipelines. We collaborate with customers to ensure data meets their needs while developing new missions systems and collection modalities that extend Capellas impact.

Role Summary:
A Cloud Signal Processing Engineer at Capella is expected to bring deepexpertise in advanced signal processing across SAR InSAR and RF domains. This role spans from architecting scalable DevOps pipelines and performing RF signal analysis to supporting and advancing InSAR capabilities. The engineer will contribute to the development of novel processing methods ensure data quality at scale and serve as the technical lead for workflow design and automation. This position requires broad technical mastery and the ability to collaborate across satellite systems operations and imagery product teams to deliver groundbreaking capabilities to customers.

Areas of Responsibility:

• Lead design and implementation of scalable ELT pipelines for SAR and metadata products
• Perform advanced RF signal analysis and troubleshooting across payload and ground systems
• Support development and validation of InSAR and SAR data products at scale
• Prototype and evaluate new algorithms for next-generation signal processing capabilities
• Define quality assurance standards and methodologies for signal processing workflows
• Serve as the DevOps technical lead on project teams ensuring reliable and efficient operations
• Provide senior technical guidance and mentorship within the Future Capabilities team

Requirements:

• 7 years of professional experience in signal processing such as SAR InSAR RF systems or related fields
• Advanced proficiency in Python Git and Linux with a focus on developing and deploying scalable systems in cloud environments
• Deep expertise in AWSincluding architecture design data storage compute orchestration and CI/CD pipelines
• Strong experience developing cloud-native ELT data pipelines and integrating SQL and NoSQL databases for large-scale processing
• Proven ability to design optimize and maintain distributed data workflows leveraging modern cloud technologies (e.g. AWS Lambda ECS S3 Step Functions)
• Solid understanding of infrastructure-as-code (IaC) principles and familiarity with tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation
• Excellent communication skills and demonstrated success collaborating across cloud software and systems engineering teams
• Masters degree or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering or a related technical discipline
• 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. Learn more about ITARhere.

Preferred:

• Experience with project management and collaboration tools (JIRA Confluence)
• Familiarity with GIS systems geospatial standards and remote sensing products
• Proficiency with GPU programming and/or high-performance computing environments
• Track record of innovation in SAR or related remote sensing domains

Compensation

The annual salary range for this role as it is posted is $162355.00 - $202944.00. The final job level and annual salary will be determined based on the education qualification knowledge skills ability and experience of the final candidate(s) specific office location and calibrated against relevant market data and internal team equity. Benefits listed in this posting may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Capella Space.

Benefits/Perks

In addition to an opportunity to take part in an innovative collaborative and fast-growing business with a highly motivated and skilled team we also take pride in taking care of our employees. Here are just a few ways that we show our appreciation:

• We provide extensive medical coverage including strong vision and dental plans flexible spending accounts and additional supplemental health options.
• Paid Flexible Time Off Policy
• 401K Plan to invest in your long-term retirement goals
• Parental Leave program
• Lifestyle Spending Account
• Commuter & Parking Benefits
• Mental Health Resources
• Monthly Phone Stipend
• Furry friends Weve got you covered with dog-friendly work environment & them with pet insurance options

Equal Opportunity Statement

Capella Space is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and upholding equitable hiring practices.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status or any other characteristic under federal state or local law including those with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities women Veterans and those with disabilities to apply and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you need assistance or require an accommodation during the job application process please notify

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