Lead spacecraft manufacturing and integration processes at Capella, an IonQ company, in Louisville, Colorado.
Posted by employer 3 months ago
First seen on Joblaze 2 days ago
Last verified on the company career page 4 hours ago
Skills & Technologies
What you'll build
- Own execution of spacecraft assembly and integration activities
- Develop work instructions and manufacturing processes
- Lead investigation and resolution for non-conformances
- Design and own large scale GSE for spacecraft manufacturing
- Review models and drawings for manufacturability
Must have
- 8+ years of experience in spacecraft manufacturing
- Hands on manufacturing and test experience
- Deep knowledge of ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards
- Proficient in 3D CAD (Solidworks preferred)
- Proficient with Product Lifecycle Management tools
Practical constraints
- Travel: Up to 5%
- Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful U.S. permanent resident
Requirements
- Experience
- 8+ years
- Visa
- Sponsorship available
Benefits
Joblaze summary
In the role of Staff Manufacturing Engineer at Capella, the individual will oversee the assembly and integration of spacecraft, ensuring compliance with engineering specifications and quality standards. Key skills include extensive experience in spacecraft manufacturing, proficiency in 3D CAD tools like Solidworks, and a solid understanding of GD&T standards. This position is ideal for seasoned professionals with a background in aerospace or complex electro-mechanical systems. Capella emphasizes collaboration and innovation, fostering a culture that values diverse perspectives.
Joblaze insights
- Listed 2 days ago — first seen on Joblaze October 3, 2026. Last confirmed on IonQ's careers page October 5, 2026.
- This exact title is also open at 1 other location at IonQ: Louisville, Colorado, United States.
- Salary band is above the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$126,887).
- Starts above 21% of 94 comparable staff other roles in United States we track (median $170,000 across 35 companies).
- Solidworks appears in 2.4% of 247 comparable staff other roles in United States; ASME Y14.5 appears in 0.4% of 247 comparable staff other roles in United States.
Quick facts
- Is the Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Spacecraft role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in Louisville, Colorado, United States.
- What's the salary range?
- IonQ lists $145,000–$180,200 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 8 years of relevant experience for this Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Spacecraft role.
- Where is the role based?
- IonQ is hiring for this position in Louisville, Colorado, United States.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: ASME Y14.5, Product Lifecycle Management, Solidworks.
- Does IonQ sponsor work visas for this role?
- Yes — the posting indicates visa sponsorship is available for the right candidate.
- What seniority level is this role?
- IonQ targets staff-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Spacecraft role at IonQ.
From the original posting
About IonQ:
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.
Location: This role is based onsite at our office in Louisville, CO.
Travel: Up to 5%
Job ID: 1698
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 assembly, payload integration, and 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.
- Review models and drawings to ensure conformance with manufacturing requirements 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
- 8+ years of experience in the manufacturing of spacecrafts or complex electro-mechanical systems in an aerospace or space environment.
- Hands on manufacturing and test experience
- Deep knowledge of ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards
- Proficient in 3D CAD (Solidworks preferred)
- Proficient with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools
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. Learn more about ITAR here.
Compensation
The approximate base salary range for this position is $145,000 - $180,200. The total compensation package includes base salary, bonus, equity, and a range of benefits available on our career site.
Compensation will vary based on individual factors such as education, qualifications, and experience of the final candidate(s), specific office location, and calibration against relevant market data and internal team equity. Posted base salary figures are subject to change as new market data becomes available. Our benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, matching 401(k), unlimited PTO and paid holidays, parental/adoption leave, legal insurance, and a home technology stipend. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided when a candidate receives an offer of employment.
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