Embedded Software Designer – Sensor Processing Algorithms

Our mission is to provide real-time on-orbit connectivity for critical missions, enabling a new era of data-driven intelligence and innovation. With 33 satellites launched to date, Kepler operates the first commercial optical data relay constellation, enabling real-time, continuous space communications while supporting advanced on-orbit compute and hosted payload capabilities. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop reliable, high-quality software related to: 

• Processing pipelines for EO/IR, signal, and image data across space and ground systems 

• Interfacing with imaging and data sensors to collect and analyze data 

• On-board software for our next generation of satellites 

• Support the development of detection and tracking algorithms, including evaluating and integrating third-party IP from vendors and partners into the processing pipeline 

• Writing thorough tests and documentation 

• Participating in software design review and code review processes 

• Work with electrical, digital design, and operations teams to identify required features and solidify the system architecture 

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers 

• Identify shortcomings in existing software components and direct future development efforts 

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 5+ years of embedded software development experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent 

• Strong software design and development skills, including algorithms, testing and debugging 

• Proficiency in C/C++, especially in embedded topics such as concurrency, memory-mapped peripherals, and hardware interfaces (SPI, I2C, CAN) 

• Experience developing EO/IR, signal, or image processing algorithms 

• Demonstrated willingness and ability to leverage AI-assisted engineering and development tools to improve productivity, design quality, and innovation while adapting to evolving technologies and best practices
  
• Comfortable using AI-assisted tooling for code development and testing 
  
• Experience interfacing with different imaging and data sensors to collect and analyze data 

• Experience with embedded operating systems and build systems, including OpenEmbedded / Yocto and FreeRTOS 

• Excellent communication skills 

• Ability to effectively use Git and associated CI/CD features 

Bonus Points:

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent

• Experience developing software for aerospace applications 

• Experience with detection and tracking algorithms for both edge and ground processing 

• Experience using ML/AI as part of the processing pipeline 

• Experience interfacing with FPGA or GPU processing hardware 

• Background (industry or personal projects) in sensor data collection and analysis 

Salary Range: $159,288 - 209,288 CAD

Actual total compensation will be determined at the Company’s discretion and is based on a variety of job-related factors, which may include, but are not limited to, relevant knowledge, skills, experience, performance, and education and/or training. The Company encourages all qualified applicants to apply, even if the posted salary range does not align with their expectations, as it does not reflect our total compensation package. 
Job Type: This is for a current vacancy