Security Engineering Intern

About Capella

Capella, an IonQ company, builds trusted space systems that deliver secure, rapid, and actionable Earth intelligence to amplify decision-making for allied partners. As the first U.S. company to launch and operate a commercial Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) constellation, Capella provides precise, high-resolution radar imagery in any condition-day or night, through clouds, smoke, and darkness. Capella is defining the future of space-based intelligence through a vertically integrated approach that spans spacecraft design, advanced radar payloads, manufacturing, automated tasking, and low-latency delivery of mission-ready data. Capella designs for the realities of modern defense and intelligence : speed, sovereignty, and resilience. Powered by IonQ, Capella is creating the world's first quantum-enabled Earth observation network-transforming how intelligence is delivered through innovation, speed, and trust. This next-generation architecture will provide governments and global partners with a decisive edge : the ability to see, decide, and act with confidence in any environment.

What Makes Capella Unique?

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 strengthens 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 to deliver meaningful impact for partners worldwide.

Capella Internship Program

Capella's 10-week, in-person internship program ( June 8-August 14, 2026 ) gives students hands-on experience in spacecraft development, operations, and geospatial technology. Interns work directly on meaningful projects while building technical skills, industry insight, and professional connections. The program includes mentorship, team engagement, and social events that support a balanced and collaborative experience. A stipend is provided to help with living expenses.

About the Role

We are seeking an Information Security Engineering Intern who will be responsible for helping the team build out an open-source (OSINT) threat intelligence platform for Capella. This opportunity will involve researching available OSINT solutions, presenting the findings of the research to senior security leaders in the organization, and implementing the OSINT platform to feed refined data into the Capella Security Information and Event Monitoring (SIEM) tool. You will work with other technical colleagues and peers across the organization to ensure tools implemented in the process meet compliance and technical requirements. This role will be aligned under the Capella Security Operations Center.

Key Responsibilities :

• OSINT capability buildout and management
• Documentation of project and high-level architecture diagram creation
• Integration of OSINT capability into existing SOC toolset and SIEM
• Maintain subject matter expertise on OSINT capabilities and brief Capella security leadership as needed
• Assist SOC Analyst's in development and refinement of security alerts in SIEM tool
• Work with IT Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Lead to update security monitoring capabilities
• Work effectively in a team and communicate well
• Continue to sharpen your personal skills by leveraging Capella training to go deeper or learn a new technology

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Compensation

Equal Opportunity Statement

Capella, an IonQ company 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!