Senior Systems Test Engineer

Capella is at the forefront of making vital information about our world accessible in a timely manner. We’re leveraging proven technologies and building new capabilities to create a constellation of SAR satellites that can collect information about any spot on the planet within an hour.

At Capella, you’ll work in a collaborative team environment, alongside smart people with a history of space mission success. No prior space experience is needed—we’re looking for people excited about tackling seemingly impossible challenges, learning new skills and concepts, and helping each other achieve success.

Our mission and our products are meant to understand the whole world and help everyone in it, regardless of race, creed, or any other distinction. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage all people to join our team and bring their unique perspectives to help make us stronger.

We value diversity at Capella and welcome applications from those who are traditionally underrepresented in tech. If you like the sound of this position but are not sure if you are the perfect fit, please apply!

About the Role

You will be collaborating cross-functionally with electrical design, RF systems design, flight software, ground software, mechanical, and spacecraft operations teams to validate and deliver subsystems and verify performance at the spacecraft assembly level.

This position provides growth opportunities for either a dynamic or a specialized role across the company depending on interest. Capella is currently seeking an experienced Electrical Systems Test Engineer to join our spacecraft production team in San Francisco, CA. The spacecraft production team is responsible for integration, test, and verification of everything that ultimately goes to space, as well as the supporting ground test infrastructure.

Responsibilities:

• Own the system level acceptance and verification of subsystem deliveries to the spacecraft (radar electronics, avionics, GNC, Comms, etc.)
• Define processes and test procedures to ensure the robustness of our validation methodology to ensure 100% test coverage.
• Bring-up and test of power, high-speed digital, and RF subassemblies
• Develop testing automation scripts to expedite testing and improve reliability
• Design fixtures and circuits to further support automated testing systems

Requirements

• BSEE/SE and 5 years experience testing high value, critical equipment
• Expert familiarity with electrical test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and power supplies.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python
• Familiarity with operating in a Linux environment
• Excellent documentation and communication skills
• Understanding of hardware evaluation methodologies, including development of test cases/suites, performance analysis, test automation, and data analysis
• Knowledge of modern analog and digital electronics

Preferred:

• Experience automating electrical test equipment to streamline PCB and subsystem validation
• Hands-on experience with RF electronics
• Experience in space systems or another mission-critical field
• Familiarity with electrical CAD tools like Altium
• Soldering and rework skills
• Familiarity with hardware and/or software configuration management

Salary Range: $120,000 - $150,000

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Disability and Life Insurance
• 401k plan
• Equity
• Health Care, Dependent Care FSAs 
• Commuter/Parking Flex Spending
• Flexible vacation policy
• In-office lunch program
• Dog friendly work environment (SF)

All team members at Capella Space must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to help ensure the safety our community.

The definition of fully vaccinated is subject to change (may include boosters).

Accommodation requests based on medical or religious reasons will be reviewed on a case by case basis.