Jobs at Kepler Communications

Lead spacecraft systems architecture and analysis, manage system-level budgets (mass, power, link, propellant, reliability), conduct trade studies and integration/test, standardize SEA processes (FMECA, FDIR), mentor and hire engineers, and drive adoption of AI/automation to improve engineering workflows and documentation.

Develop and test embedded software for satellite on-board systems, payloads, IoT modules, and ground equipment. Work on Embedded Linux, firmware/drivers, and RTOS projects; write tests and documentation; participate in design and code reviews; collaborate with electrical, digital design, and operations teams to define system architecture.

Develop reusable models, tools, and simulation frameworks for spacecraft and payloads; collaborate with SMEs to model subsystem interactions; validate digital twins with flight data; build CI, automated analysis, and documentation tools; train users and optimize simulation fidelity, performance, and usability to support mission analysis and spacecraft development.

Lead end-to-end program management for satellite systems from concept through on-orbit operations. Own scope, schedule, cost, risk, and EVM-based performance tracking; coordinate cross-functional teams, engage customers and suppliers, run programmatic and technical reviews, mentor program managers, and support proposal and contract activities to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

Support Marketing & Communications with campaign execution, event planning, content creation, marketing operations, budget tracking, asset management, and reporting. Capture event photos/videos and help produce social and product marketing materials using Canva and Adobe Creative Suite while coordinating vendors and maintaining project documentation.

The Finance & Accounting Intern supports daily operations, maintains data integrity in ERP, participates in closing processes, and conducts financial analysis.

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.

Design and develop RF hardware for space and ground terminals, including phased-array antennas and SDR transceivers. Perform RF subsystem simulation, component selection, schematic capture, PCB layout support, testing with RF test equipment, and support manufacturing, test, and on-orbit operations while contributing to radio system trade studies.

Serve as a cross-project senior technical authority for Kepler's satellite missions. Review and validate system architectures, lead technical assessments for lifecycle milestones, identify systemic risks, mentor systems engineers, support mission definition and proposals, and advise leadership on technical readiness and risk. Provide independent oversight, anomaly support, and clear guidance to ensure consistent, rigorous satellite systems engineering across programs.

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.

Own end-to-end procurement and supplier management for satellite programs. Lead sourcing, NPI for complex electromechanical components, supplier onboarding, risk mitigation, BoM and build readiness, ERP/MRP improvements, and coordination with engineering, manufacturing, and quality to enable production at scale.

This role involves leading the mechanical engineering function, developing teams, defining standards for design and analysis, and ensuring alignment across engineering disciplines to support space hardware development.

Lead end-to-end procurement and supplier management for satellite programs, including NPI for complex electromechanical components, risk mitigation, sourcing strategies, ERP/MRP system support, engineering coordination, production readiness reviews, supplier onboarding, and process automation to scale constellation production.

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.

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.

Design, implement, and automate test procedures, fixtures, and software for PCBs, subassemblies, and systems. Develop test plans, execute prototype bring-up and debug, perform root-cause analysis, provide DFT feedback, and collaborate with electrical, firmware, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to ensure product reliability and testability.

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.

The Senior Systems Engineer will lead architecture and execution of complex space systems, mentoring junior engineers and driving system reliability through advanced engineering efforts.