Senior Manager, Electrical Engineering

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.

About the Role & Team

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.

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.

Role Responsibilities

• Leadership and Management:
  • Lead mentor and develop a team of electrical engineers providing guidance support and performance feedback of a distributed team across two offices.
  • Assign people to tasks and manage workloads to ensure timely project completion.
  • Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment.
• Project Oversight:
  • Oversee the design development and testing of electrical systems and components for our application.
  • Allocate resources effectively to meet project goals and deadlines.
  • Support systems engineering requirements.
• Technical Expertise:
  • Provide technical expertise and guidance on electrical design integration and troubleshooting.
  • Stay current with industry trends emerging technologies and regulatory requirements.
  • Drive continuous improvement in electrical engineering practices and processes.
• Compliance and Quality Assurance:
  • Ensure compliance with aerospace industry standards including safety reliability and regulatory requirements.
  • Implement and enforce quality assurance procedures to maintain high standards in all engineering activities.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering; a Masters degree or higher is preferred.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 12 years of experience designing testing and troubleshooting complex board designs and systems in a hardware R&D lab environment with 4 years in a managerial or leadership role.
  • Proven experience in aerospace systems or similar high reliability industry and components is highly desirable.
• Skills:
  • Understanding of hardware evaluation methodologies including development of test cases/suites performance analysis test automation and data analysis
  • Extensive experience with oscilloscopes logic analyzers thermal chambers and other test equipment
  • Experience with I2C SPI PCIe USB etc.
  • Experience designing modern analog and digital electronics
  • Experience in PCB schematic capture & layout
  • Experience with Altium designer tools or other similar electronic CAD tools
  • Experience designing high reliability systems
  • Knowledge of the PCBA fabrication and assembly process
  • Familiarity with PLM tools and strong revision control practices
  • Excellent design and manufacturing documentation skills with attention to detail
  • Ability to work autonomously by determining and evaluating different courses of action independently
  • Strong technical communication skills to be used in a highly collaborative environment

Compensation

The annual salary range for this role as it is posted is $192979 - $252659. 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.

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.
• Stock option grants for new hires
• 401K Plan to invest in your long-term retirement goals
• Parental Leave
• Paid Flexible Time Off Policy
• 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 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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