Lead Flight Software Engineer

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field (advanced degree preferred)
1+ years of experience managing or leading software engineering teams, particularly within embedded systems or aerospace domains
Strong foundation in real-time embedded systems, including experience with 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
Familiarity with embedded Linux, Linux kernel modules, and development tools
Experience with microcontrollers and SoCs (e.g., Xilinx Zynq) and hardware/software integration
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to lead collaboratively and support cross-functional alignment
Working knowledge of modern software development practices including Git, CI/CD, and automated testing
Hands-on experience with lab equipment and debugging hardware is a plus
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.

Lead a team of 3-5 flight software engineers responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining embedded software for satellite systems
Contribute to software development efforts directly, including hands-on coding and participation in code reviews
Collaborate with peers and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration between hardware and software components
Establish and uphold engineering best practices, including code reviews, automated testing, documentation, and design reviews
Mentor and grow engineers through technical challenges, performance feedback, and career development
Support architectural discussions, software planning, and trade studies within the team’s scope of responsibility
Drive consistent and timely execution of project milestones and deliverables
Facilitate strong communication across engineering disciplines and ensure software solutions meet mission and system-level requirements
Contribute to hiring, onboarding, and team growth efforts as Capella scales.