Solutions Engineer

Summary

Join Capella Space as a Solutions Engineer and contribute to our U.S. Government pre-sales efforts and government project execution. Lead technical conversations with government customers and contractors, playing a vital role in the Mission Solutions team's success. Become an expert in Capella's end-to-end solution, delivering timely and mission-oriented results. This role requires understanding government systems and how customers work with geospatial data to communicate the value of Capella's SAR capabilities. The position is located in the greater Washington D.C. metro area, with remote work options. A Top Secret SCI U.S. Government security clearance is required, and you must be a U.S. Citizen.

Requirements

• Background of working with geospatial and/or remote sensing technology (SAR, EO, LiDAR, etc.)
• Ability to translate technical customer requirements into prioritizations for the product and engineering teams
• Self-starter, great communicator, and strong technical skills - able to work independently and manage multiple projects
• Excellent communication, writing, and cross-team collaboration skills
• Clear documentation skills and ability to respond to written requests in a concise and effective manner
• Bachelor’s degree or higher or an equivalent combination of technical education and work experience
• Experience working with APIs, Python, or other geospatial toolboxes
• 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

Responsibilities

• Conducting collection feasibility assessments for customer tasking campaigns, solution development, and strategy in relation to project pursuits
• Working with Capella data to create capability and use case vignettes, and the API to create examples of use cases and workflows
• Developing and conducting presentations alongside program managers to educate USG personnel of the technical capabilities of the Capella system (product offerings, demonstrations of the tasking and data delivery platforms and APIs, etc.)
• Implementation, training, and some technical support to USG customers in gov’t facilities
• Collaborating on technical proposal and instructional material in support of USG programs
• Working alongside and with product and engineering managers at Capella to develop offerings for DoD and IC customers
• Some travel (~20-30%) to various US federal facilities, Capella HQ, regional events and conferences

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) or EO data
• A strong understanding of remote sensing systems and/or satellite operations
• Some experience or interest in developing proof-of-concept frameworks to demonstrate unions between multiple solutions
• Some experience in technical proposal development
• Some experience using Remote Sensing and GIS tools in Government systems
• 5+ years’ experience working with the US government and DoD/IC
• Some experience collaborating with engineering teams and customer teams to support adoption of complex product features and capabilities

Benefits

• We provide extensive medical coverage, including strong vision and dental plans, flexible spending accounts, and additional supplemental health options
• Stock option grants for new hires
• 401K Plan to invest in your long-term retirement goals
• Generous Parental Leave
• Paid Flexible Time Off Policy
• Lifestyle Spending Account
• Commuter & Parking Benefits
• Mental Health Resources
• Monthly Phone Stipend
• Daily provided lunches and stocked kitchens
• Furry friends? We’ve got you covered with dog-friendly work environment & them with pet insurance options