Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Spacecraft

Location: This role is based onsite at our office in Louisville, CO. Travel: Up to 5 % Job ID: 580 About Capella Capella, an IonQ 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. 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. The Role Capella Space is looking for a Staff Manufacturing Engineer with extensive experience in spacecraft manufacturing.

In this role, you will lead the manufacturing of multiple satellite configurations from initial bus level assembly, payload in through launch base integration.

Responsibilities

Own execution of all spacecraft assembly and integration activities, ensuring hardware is built to engineering

Requirements

, quality standards, and production schedules. Develop work instructions and manufacturing processes with a focus on increasing yield and reducing cycle time. Lead investigation, resolution, and root cause/corrective action for non-conformances.

Design and own large scale GSE needed for manufacturing and integrating spacecrafts.

and to increase manufacturability. Partners with engineering on Design for Manufacturing (DFM) to improve producibility, reduce cycle time, and minimize defects. Partner with supply chain and supplier base to improve material first pass yield.

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in the manufacturing of spacecrafts or complex electro-mechanical systems in an aerospace or space environment. S. S.

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Compensation

The approximate base salary range for this position is $126,887 - $158,217.

package includes base salary, bonus, equity, and a range of

Benefits

available on our career site.

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Mental Health Resources Monthly Phone Stipend Daily provided lunches and stocked kitchens. Furry friends?

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.