Kepler
Satellite Systems Designer - Analysis & Support
Toronto, Ontario · Contract
Sponsorship not specified$101k-$151kDetected 22 days ago
AvionicsSystems EngineeringCommunication
About the role
- 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.
- What sets Kepler apart is our team: bold thinkers, skilled builders, and passionate problem-solvers who thrive on pushing the boundaries of what's possible in space.
- If you're ready to reach higher, move faster, and do work that shapes the future space economy - this is your launchpad.
Responsibilities
- Support system-level engineering for spacecraft, payloads, mission operations, and ground segment interfaces under the guidance of senior systems engineers
- Support payload integration by helping define interfaces, operational constraints, data flows, calibration needs, verification approach, and system-level impacts
- Coordinate with subsystem teams across payload, RF, avionics, software, mechanical, thermal, ADCS / GNC, ground systems, and mission operations to support integration and resolve interface questions
- Maintain key engineering documentation, including requirements, ICDs, VCDs, technical budgets, analysis reports, CONOPS inputs, review packages, and decision records
- Support verification, integration, test, commissioning, and operational readiness activities by preparing technical inputs, tracking evidence, and supporting closure of assigned requirements
- Support troubleshooting, anomaly investigation, and root cause analysis using test results, telemetry, data products, and interface performance information
- As a Systems Engineer, you will support satellite and payload development programs by contributing to mission analysis, system-level engineering, payload integration, verification planning, and technical documentation.
- You will work closely with senior systems engineers, payload engineers, mission analysts, subsystem leads, and program teams to help translate mission and payload objectives into clear engineering outputs.
- You will contribute across multiple phases of the engineering lifecycle, including requirements development, trade studies, design support, integration, verification, commissioning preparation, and operations planning.
Requirements
- Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Required Skills &
Compensation
- 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.
- $100,622 - 150,622 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.
- Semi-annual company-wide parties and frequent in-office team events.
- $1,500 annual professional development fund to support your growth.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation with a robust equity plan to share in our success.
- Comprehensive coverage for health, dental, and vision insurance -including dependents.
- Unlimited vacation, supportive parental leave policy, and company-wide holiday shutdown.
- This is for a current vacancy Employment Equity & Accommodation Statement Kepler Communications is an
Company info
- At Kepler Communications, we're not just imagining the future of on-demand space connectivity - we're leading it!
- Our mission is to provide real-time Internet access for space-based assets, enabling a new era of data-driven exploration and innovation.
- Industry-leading technology is only part of the story.
- bold thinkers, skilled builders, and passionate problem-solvers who thrive on pushing the boundaries of what's possible in space.
- We believe great ideas come from diverse perspectives, and we're committed to creating an environment where you can grow, lead, and make a global impact.
- Come build the future with Kepler!
Equal opportunity
- Develop and maintain technical budgets and analysis products, including power, mass, link, reliability, availability, payload accommodation, and mission performance summaries
- If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please contact our People & Culture team at accommodation@kepler.space, and we will work with you to meet your needs.
- equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.
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