DevSecOps Engineer

Overview

Capella Space is a pioneer in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite technology and space-based signal intelligence. We empower government, commercial, and research organizations around the world with high-resolution, timely Earth insights that drive better decisions - across defense and intelligence, disaster response, infrastructure monitoring, environmental protection, energy, and more.

As a U.S.-based company, Capella designs, builds, and operates an advanced constellation of commercial SAR satellites in orbit today. Our satellites are backed by a fully automated tasking, collection, and delivery platform, delivering fast, reliable insights when and where our customers need them most. As a subsidiary of IonQ, a global leader in quantum computing, Capella is charting the future of Earth observation. Together, we’re on a mission to bring quantum computing to space - unlocking ultra-secure, encrypted uplink and downlink capabilities, reducing latency, and enabling powerful on-orbit analytics. This visionary integration of advanced remote sensing and quantum technology will support customers with the highest level of data fidelity, security, and speed.

Capella was named one of Fast Company’s 10 Most Innovative Companies in Space in 2023 and is a trusted partner of the U.S. Space Force, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, NASA, the National Reconnaissance Office, and allied government agencies worldwide. Built In recognized IonQ on three of its 2025 Best Places to Work lists.

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and experienced DevOps engineer to join our team at Capella Space. As a DevOps engineer, you will be responsible for implementing, and managing the infrastructure and tools needed to support our continuous integration and deployment processes. DevOps Engineers provide and maintain secure infrastructure, automation, environments, CI / CD pipelines, monitoring, and incident response while embedding security controls into every stage of the software and systems lifecycle. You will work closely with software developers, system administrators, and other stakeholders to ensure that our development and production environments are reliable, scalable, and secure.

Role Responsibilities

• Implement automation pipelines for software development and deployment
• Manage and monitor infrastructure to ensure high availability and performance
• Collaborate with software developers to optimize application performance and reliability
• Implement and manage containerization technologies, such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Configure and maintain database systems and related tools
• Implement and manage monitoring and logging solutions
• Work with security teams to implement and maintain security best practices
• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and deployment issues
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align infrastructure with business needs
• Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in DevSecOps

Qualifications

Compensation

We are hiring multiple engineers across varying levels of experience. The annual salary range for this role is $86,012 - $107,516, depending on qualifications, experience, and level of responsibility. The final job level and salary will be determined based on the candidate’s education, qualifications, knowledge, skills, ability, and experience, as well as the 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 Space.

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 :

Equal Opportunity Statement

Capella Space 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. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we provide accommodations during the application process. If you need assistance, please notify recruiting@capellaspace.com

To learn more about us, explore our site : https : / / www.capellaspace.com / and follow us on X and LinkedIn to see our SAR imagery!

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