Jobs at Kepler Communications

Designs, builds, and operates mission-critical satellite, service-provider, corporate, and hybrid-cloud networks. Responsibilities include routing and switching, network security and segmentation, AWS connectivity, automation with Python, Ansible, and Terraform, monitoring, observability, documentation, change management, incident response, and root-cause analysis. The role collaborates with software, FPGA, and mission operations teams and participates in on-call support.

Designs and implements manual and automated test infrastructure for PCBs, subassemblies, and complete systems. Develops test procedures, fixtures, scripts, plans, cases, and reports; supports prototype bring-up, debugging, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions. Collaborates with electrical, firmware, mechanical, and manufacturing teams on design validation and Design for Test feedback. The role requires laboratory testing, scripting, CAD experience, and strong hardware troubleshooting skills.

Own and improve infrastructure security across corporate, cloud, network, endpoint, and operational environments. Responsibilities include vulnerability and configuration management, SIEM and security monitoring, EDR/XDR, incident response, cloud security, infrastructure hardening, security automation, and support for Government of Canada regulated environments. The role coordinates with IT, Engineering, Operations, and external security providers to reduce risk, remediate vulnerabilities, improve detection, and maintain compliance evidence.

Develop and maintain embedded software for spacecraft and ground systems supporting satellite operations. Responsibilities include Linux networking, FPGA platform development, driver integration, automated testing, validation, architecture and code reviews, system debugging, performance optimization, documentation, and technical mentorship. The role collaborates across engineering teams to define requirements, resolve complex issues, improve reliability, and evolve software architecture.

Lead cross-functional teams to deliver satellite programs from concept through on-orbit validation. Manage scope, schedule, cost, risk, IMS/EVM metrics, customer and subcontractor interfaces, programmatic reviews, and reporting. Drive mitigation plans, present status to stakeholders, and support proposal efforts and Tranche-2 commissioning as needed.

Develop and test embedded software for satellite onboard systems, payloads, IoT modules, and ground equipment. Responsibilities include Embedded Linux, firmware, drivers, documentation, code and design reviews, and collaboration with electrical, digital design, and operations teams. The intern will use C/C++, OpenEmbedded/Yocto, FreeRTOS, Git, and embedded development practices while contributing to system architecture and leveraging AI-assisted engineering tools.

Lead payload management and systems engineering for multi-supplier satellite missions. Interface with suppliers, customers, and internal teams to define interfaces, requirements, CONOPS, test plans, and verification. Drive mission analysis, integration, risk mitigation, validation, and early operations planning while mentoring junior engineers.

Lead systems engineering for spacecraft and space-system programs: define architectures, translate mission requirements, manage interfaces and technical budgets, perform trade studies and risk analyses, drive verification and test campaigns, support integration/commissioning and operations, mentor engineers, and apply MBSE and AI-enabled tools to improve engineering workflows and deliver program technical products.

Support satellite and payload development by performing mission and system analyses, maintaining requirements and interface documentation, supporting payload integration, verification planning, testing, and operations readiness, coordinating cross-functional teams, and producing technical budgets and reports under senior engineer guidance.

Work on FPGA firmware for satellites and ground stations: maintain and extend FPGA code (SystemVerilog), design custom IP, add sensor/communication interface support (SPI, I2C, UART), and implement/test SDR and SDN control with high-speed interfaces like JESD204b, 10G Ethernet, and Aurora.

Senior technical authority for a spacecraft program responsible for systems-level engineering, technical decision-making, design reviews, risk tradeoffs, and delivering flight-ready spacecraft. Lead cross-discipline engineering execution, mentor senior engineers, resolve technical roadblocks, represent engineering to customers and leadership, and ensure alignment across Program Management, Manufacturing, Operations, and Product Assurance.

Develop embedded processing software and algorithms for EO/IR, signal, and image data across space and ground systems. Interface with imaging sensors, build on-board software, integrate detection/tracking IP, write tests and documentation, lead design/code reviews, collaborate on system architecture, and mentor junior engineers.

Lead and grow the hardware test engineering team to deliver test infrastructure, procedures, automation, and evidence packages for satellite hardware. Oversee validation, qualification, production test strategy, reliability campaigns, cross-functional alignment, and scalable processes while coaching engineers and advancing test automation, data systems, and facility capability.

Lead systems engineering for satellite programs from concept through delivery. Define architecture, requirements, interfaces, verification plans, and readiness evidence. Drive technical reviews, trade studies, risk closure, stakeholder alignment, and mentor engineering teams to ensure integration, mission readiness, and delivery across subsystems and suppliers.

Support and lead product assurance across satellite design, manufacture, integration, test, and delivery. Develop and own QA processes, manage non-conformances, supplier quality, configuration management, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Lead product strategy, roadmap development, and execution for Kepler's product lines, ensuring alignment with business objectives and market needs.