Job Description
Location: This position can work onsite or hybrid from one of our offices or fully remote in the US. Travel: Up to 5%
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-byside 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.
The Role
As the Manager of Business Systems at Capella, you will lead the strategy, optimization, and evolution of critical enterprise and manufacturing systems supporting a fast-growing aerospace technology organization. In this role, you will operate as both a Business Systems leader and Product Owner, driving initiatives focused on ERP platforms, enterprise integrations, operational workflows, and systems modernization across the organization.
You will partner closely with Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering, Finance, IT, and external vendors to improve how business systems and operational data interact across the enterprise. This role will support new systems implementations, integrations, workflow redesign initiatives, and future-state systems architecture efforts tied to the ongoing Console and data lake redesign.
The ideal candidate brings strong business process analysis capabilities, experience gathering and defining requirements, and the ability to bridge business stakeholders with technical teams to drive scalable operational solutions and improved systems interoperability.
This is a fully remote role with occasional travel requirements based on project and vendor needs.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the Product Owner and systems owner for critical enterprise and manufacturing platforms.
- Lead business requirements gathering efforts for new systems implementations, integrations, and workflow redesign initiatives.
- Partner cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Finance, Operations, Engineering, IT, and external vendors to align systems strategy with business needs.
- Support and improve integrations across ERP, CRM, finance, manufacturing, inventory, and operational systems.
- Support business workflows related to Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and operational data management.
- Help model and optimize future-state business workflows and enterprise systems interoperability.
- Translate operational and business requirements into actionable delivery plans and technical solutions.
- Support enterprise systems modernization, Console redesign, and continuous process improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
- 7+ years of experience in Business Systems, ERP systems, Enterprise Applications, or Business Analysis roles.
- Experience operating as a Product Owner, Business Systems Manager, Senior Business Systems Analyst, or Enterprise Applications lead.
- Strong understanding of enterprise business processes across finance, manufacturing, operations, and systems integrations.
- Experience supporting workflows related to Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and operational systems.
- Experience gathering business and technical requirements and translating them into scalable systems solutions.
- Ability to bridge business stakeholders and technical teams to improve operational efficiency and systems interoperability.
- Strong communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills in fast-paced environments.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience within aerospace, satellite, defense, or advanced manufacturing environments.
- Familiarity with ERP systems such as NetSuite and CRM platforms such as Salesforce.
- Familiarity with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), including tools such as ION.
- Experience supporting enterprise systems modernization, data integration, or large-scale operational transformation initiatives.
Required Qualification
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 $128,445 - $167,497. The total compensation package includes base, bonus, equity, and a range of benefit options found 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.
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:
- We provide extensive medical coverage, including strong vision and dental plans, flexible spending accounts, and additional supplemental health options.
- Paid Flexible Time Off Policy
- 401(k) Plan with Company Match to help you invest in your long-term retirement goals
- Parental Leave program
- Employer sponsored Lifestyle Spending Account
- Commuter & Parking Benefits
- Mental Health Resources
- Monthly Phone Stipend
- Furry friends? We’ve got you covered with dog-friendly work environment & them with pet insurance options
Equal Opportunity Statement
At IonQ, we believe in fair treatment, access, opportunity, and advancement for all, and we strive to identify and eliminate barriers. We empower employees to thrive by fostering a culture of autonomy, productivity, and respect. We are dedicated to creating an environment where individuals can feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued.
We are committed to equity and justice. We welcome different voices and viewpoints and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ancestry, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.If you need assistance or require an accommodation during the job application process, please notify [email protected]
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