Senior Electrical Design Engineer; Contingent

Overview

Kepler Communications is building the future of on-demand space connectivity. Our mission is to provide real-time Internet access for space-based assets, enabling data-driven exploration and innovation. We operate the first commercial optical data relay constellation and support on-orbit compute and hosted payload capabilities.

What sets Kepler apart is our team of bold thinkers, skilled builders, and problem-solvers who thrive on pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in space. We are committed to an environment where you can grow, lead, and make a global impact.

If you’re ready to reach higher, move faster, and shape the future space economy, this is your launchpad. Come build the future with Kepler!

Senior Electrical Design Engineer to define and continue the development of the electrical hardware and interfaces between Kepler’s latest generation satellite platforms and various bus/payload equipment. Position status: contingent upon program award.

• Develop and own hardware solutions to support Kepler’s space technology using leading technology and practices.
• Support design reviews for active designs to minimize gaps and drive learning for junior engineers.
• Assist in pathfinding development for future satellite generations with interfaces such as UFS, 10G+ Ethernet, PCIe 5.0, high-speed interfaces, new memory technology, and processors.
• Conduct and document engineering analyses including derating, reliability, radiation, EMI/EMC, FMECA, and power budgets.
• Contribute to best practices and development of internal standards.
• Maintain thorough technical documentation capturing design decisions, specifications, block diagrams, interface requirements, and system architecture reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams (RF, mechanical, software, FPGA) to develop full product solutions.
• Develop full product solutions by working with cross-functional teams including RF, mechanical, software, and FPGA.
• Drive knowledge-sharing activities to build the technical knowledge of junior engineers.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent.
• 7+ years of hardware design experience (schematic and layout) with a strong background in:
• Leading development of multi-board systems and electrical interface planning/definition.
• Performance of schematic design and layout of processors, FPGAs, SoCs, DAC/ADCs, or other high-speed digital components.
• Familiarity with memory types and interfaces including QSPI, UFS, DDR3/4, eMMC.
• Design and routing for high-speed interfaces including JESD
  204B, 10G Ethernet, etc.
• Clock generation, PLLs, jitter cleaning, clock distribution, and timing concepts.
• Experience in a rapid learning/agile environment supporting early learnings when requirements are not locked down.
• Willingness and ability to leverage AI-assisted engineering tools to improve productivity, design quality, and innovation.
• Experience leading a project from architecture to design validation.
• Comfortable in a lab environment using tools such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, multimeters, and VNAs.
• Strong communication skills and ability to produce thorough design documentation.
• Experience designing for space/aerospace or other high-reliability environments; designing hardware/systems to operate in radiation (LEO); low-level electrical design and high-speed layout; experience with Altium.

• Salary Range: $123, CAD
• Competitive compensation with a robust equity plan
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance (including dependents)
• Unlimited vacation, parental leave policy, and company-wide holiday shutdown
• Semi-annual company-wide parties and frequent in-office events
• Relocation packages for approved roles
• $1,500 annual professional development fund
• Fully stocked Toronto office kitchen with snacks and drinks
• Town Halls and company-wide events to stay connected
• Certified Great Place to Work for five years in a row

Kepler Communications is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from all qualified individuals, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities.

If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please contact our People & Culture team at accommodationce, and we will work with you to meet your needs.