Software Chief Engineer; Fully Remote

• Competitive compensation designed to recognize and reward your contributions.
• 401(k) and an annual Wellness Allowance.
• Unlimited vacation, supportive parental leave policy, and company-wide holiday shutdown.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide software technical leadership across flight software, built-in test, GNC software, and ground systems.
• Drive convergence toward a coherent, reusable software architecture across programs.
• Lead deep technical reviews, resolve cross-cutting issues, and ensure technical readiness at major milestones.
• Lead through technical credibility and challenge assumptions constructively.
• Strengthen program leads and architects rather than override them.
• Communicate clearly and decisively, making sound decisions under uncertainty.

Required Skills &

Qualifications:

• 15+ years of progressive software engineering experience, including senior technical authority roles.
• Demonstrated success providing technical direction across a software organization of 50+ engineers.
• Experience mentoring senior engineers and developing future technical leaders.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline.
• Proven ability to establish and execute an AI strategy across engineering and the broader organization.

Kepler Communications is building the first commercial optical data relay constellation, providing real-time on-orbit connectivity for critical missions. With 33 satellites launched and a team of bold thinkers, they foster a culture of innovation, diversity, and growth, recognized as a Great Place to Work for seven consecutive years.