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Signal Processing Intern

Capella Space
San Francisco, CA Intern
POSTED ON 12/26/2024 CLOSED ON 1/23/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Signal Processing Intern position at Capella Space?

About Capella Space

Capella Space stands at the forefront of synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite technology and signal intelligence. We provide customers in governments, academia, and commercial sectors with reliable information that enables unparalleled understanding of the world. Our mission is centered on delivering timely and reliable Earth imagery, supporting diverse applications in defense & intelligence, disaster response, energy, environmental monitoring and more. Utilizing cutting-edge technology, Capella Space designs, manufactures and operates an advanced constellation of SAR imaging satellites. Our market-leading SAR satellites are complemented by an unmatched data infrastructure and automated ordering and delivery platform for fast, reliable insights where and when customers need it most.

What Makes Capella Unique?

Capella Space is a highly collaborative team environment, providing an opportunity to work with some of the brightest minds in the space industry, though 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 encourage you to bring your unique perspective to help make us stronger, including applications from those who are traditionally underrepresented in tech.

Capella Space Internship Program

We are excited to offer a 10-week in-person internship at Capella Space, running from June 3rd to August 15th. This opportunity provides students with hands-on learning and valuable exposure to the dynamic fields of spacecraft design, manufacturing, and geospatial imagery. Alongside meaningful work, our internships include a variety of social events and experiences designed to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance throughout the summer. Stipends will be provided to support living costs throughout the program. Join us for a unique opportunity to grow professionally while engaging with a fast-paced and innovative industry.

About the Role and Team

The aim of future capabilities group is to generate technical knowledge and create demonstrations that enable Capella to make strategic decisions. The group is currently focused on furthering Capella's advanced signal processing RF hardware and as a member of the team you will have the opportunity to develop new technology or processing techniques. The exact project will vary depending on the current group's focuses and your interest and experience.

Role Responsibilities

  • Evaluate Radar/Communication signal link budget for specific goals
  • Build demonstration (possibly with hardware)
  • Build something awesome!

Qualifications

  • Actively pursing a degree in Engineering, Mathematics, or related fields
  • Actively in advance signal processing courses
  • Solid Radar/comms understanding with the ability to build and evaluate link budgets
  • Experience with RF hardware

Perks

  • Daily provided lunches and stocked kitchens has you covered at both office locations.
  • Swag! Work hard but look cool while doing it!
  • Events: Capella hosts social & educational events each month for all Capella employees, but also during the summer program for the entire intern class. 
  • Mentorship: each intern is paired with a mentor that supports & guides them through their time at Capella.
  • Furry friends? We've got you covered with dog-friendly work environment.

Compensation

  • This internship will be a 40-hour a week commitment at the pay of $37.00 per hour. An allowance will also be provided to support living costs throughout the program.

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, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you need assistance or require an accommodation during the job application process, 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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