21 Oct
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Kepler Communications
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Canada
21 Oct
Kepler Communications
Canada
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 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.
Industry-leading technology is only part of the story. What sets Kepler apart is our team: bold thinkers, skilled builders, and passionate problem-solvers who thrive on pushing the boundaries ofwhat’spossible in space. We believe great ideas come from diverse perspectives, andwe’recommitted to creating an environment where you can grow, lead, and make a global impact.
Ifyou’reready to reach higher, move faster, and do work that shapes the future space economy - this is your launchpad. Come build the future with Kepler
What We Offer:
* Competitive compensation
* Comprehensive coverage for health, dental, and vision insurance
* Unlimited vacation, supportive parental leave policy, and company-wide holiday shutdown.
* Semi-annual company-wide parties
* Relocation packages available for approved roles.
* $1,500 annual professional development fund to support your growth.
* Fully stocked Toronto office kitchen with snacks, drinks, games and top-notch kitchen appliances.
* Town Halls, Celebration Calls, and Company-wide events to stay connected and engaged.
We’re a certified Great Place to Work® five years in a row
We are looking for a SeniorElectricalDesign Engineer to define and continue the development of the electricalhardware and interfaces betweenKepler’s latest generation satellite platforms and various bus/payload equipment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and own hardware solutions to support Kepler’s space technology that requires the utilization of leading technology and practices
- Heavily support design reviews for all active designs to minimize design gaps and drive learnings for younger engineers
- Supporting pathfinding development for future satellite generations that will utilize current technology and interfaces including UFS, 10G+ Ethernet, PCIe 5.0, various other high-speed interfaces, new memory technology, and processors
- Conduct and document engineering analysis including derating, reliability, radiation, EMI/EMC, FMECA, and power budgets
- Contribute to best practices and development of internal standards
- Maintain thorough technical documentation that captures design decisions, design specifications, block diagrams, interface requirements, and system architecture reports
- Work closely with other cross-functional engineering teams including RF, mechanical, software, and FPGA to develop full product solutions
- Develop full product solutions by working closely with other cross-functional engineering teams including RF, mechanical, software, and FPGA
- Drive knowledge-sharing activities to build up the technical knowledge of more junior engineers
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor’sdegree inelectricalengineering or equivalent.
- 7+ years ofhardwaredesign experience (schematic and layout), including a strong background of:
- - Leadingdevelopmentof multi-board systems and handling electrical interface planning and definition
- - Performingschematicdesignand layout of processors, FPGAs, SoCs, DAC/ADCs or other high speed digital components
- - Familiaritywith various memorytypes and interfacesincluding QSPI, UFS, DDR3/4, eMMC
- - Design and routing for high-speedinterfaces including JESD204B, 10G Ethernet, etc.
- - Clock generation, PLLs, jitter cleaning, clock distribution, and general concepts around timing stability and coherency
- Experience working in a rapid learning / agile environment that drives early learnings when requirements are not locked down or when attribute development is needed.
- 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
- Experience leading a project from the architecture stage to the design validation stage.
- Comfortable in a lab environment and experience using standard tools such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, multimeters, VNA’s, e
📌 Senior Electrical Design Engineer (Canada)
🏢 Kepler Communications
📍 Canada