Senior Manager, Flight Software

About Capella

Capella anIonQcompany spans national security advanced sensing and next-generation compute to deliver secure mission-ready intelligence. Capellas culture is built on collaboration rigorous engineering and a shared commitment to delivering solutions that strengthens 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. 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 isrequired. Diverse viewpoints strengthen Capellas ability to innovate and to deliver meaningful impact for partners worldwide.

What Makes Capella Unique

Capella anIonQcompany spans national security advanced sensing and next-generation compute to deliver secure mission-ready intelligence. Capellas culture is built on collaboration rigorous engineering and a shared commitment to delivering solutions that strengthens 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. No prior space experience is. 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. Diverse viewpoints strengthen Capellas ability to innovate and to deliver meaningful impact for partners worldwide.

The Role

As the Senior Manager of Flight Software at Capella you will lead the team responsible for developing and maintaining the software that runs Capellas satellite fleet in space. You will oversee the full flight software organization supporting mission-critical development and on-orbit operations across multiple this role you will set the technical direction and execution strategy for flight software while building and scaling a high-performing engineering team. Youll partner closely with electrical FPGA systems and ground software teams to deliver robust and reliable spacecraft software. This position offers the opportunity to shape the future of Capellas flight software architecture drive engineering excellence and ensure consistent delivery of high-quality software across the fleet.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the flight software engineering team including hiring onboarding performance management and career development.
• Own the overall technical direction architecture and execution strategy for flight software across programs.
• Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality mission-critical software for on-orbit and pre-launch systems.
• Drive and uphold engineering best practices including code reviews automated testing documentation and design reviews.
• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to align software development with system-level requirements and mission goals.
• Oversee software planning roadmap development and prioritization across multiple efforts.
• Support and guide architectural decisions trade studies and long-term technical investments.
• Maintain strong visibility into program execution proactively identifying risks and ensuring timely delivery of milestones.
• Foster a culture of ownership accountability and continuous improvement within the team.
• Contribute to strategic planning and organizational growth as Capella scales.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in computer science computer engineering electrical engineering or a related field (advanced degree preferred).
• 10 years of experience in software engineering with 2 years managing or leading engineering teams (embedded or aerospace preferred).
• Strong background in real-time embedded systems including bare-metal RTOS and Linux environments.
• Proficiency in C and C (C experience highly preferred); experience with scripting languages such as Python or shell scripting.
• Experience defining system architecture and technical strategy.
• Familiarity with embedded Linux Linux kernel modules and development tools.
• Experience with microcontrollers and SoCs (e.g. Xilinx Zynq) and hardware/software integration.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to align cross-functional teams and drive execution.
• Working knowledge of modern software development practices including Git CI/CD and automated testing.

Required Qualification

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 ITAR here.

Compensation

The approximate base salary range for this position is $192979 - $252659. The total compensation package includes base bonus equity and a range of benefit options found on our career site. Compensation will vary based on individual factors such as education qualifications and experience of the final candidate(s) specific office location and calibration against relevant market data and internal team base salary figures are subject to change as new market data becomes available.

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
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match to help you invest in your long-term retirement goals
• Parental Leave program
• Employer sponsored 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

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