Kepler1mo ago

Senior Electrical Engineer & Team Lead

Toronto · TorontoFull-time Regularsenior

EngineeringManagementElectrical EngineerElectrical Design Engineer

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Key Responsibilities

Accountable for a small number of direct reports, including conducting regular 1:1s, and managing time off and time tracking approvals.

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EngineeringManagementElectrical EngineerElectrical Design Engineer

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. 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 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.

If you’re ready 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 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.

* Semi-annual company-wide parties and frequent in-office team events.

* 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 Senior Electrical Engineer & Team Lead to support the development of the electrical and communication interface of Kepler’s satellite to advanced internal and customer designed payloads.

You will be developing hardware solutions to support Kepler’s space technology that requires the utilization of leading technology and practice. You will work closely with other cross-functional engineering teams including RF, mechanical, software, and FPGA to develop full product solutions.

Responsibilities

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Accountable for a small number of direct reports, including conducting regular 1:1s, and managing time off and time tracking approvals.

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Responsible for overseeing onboarding and offboarding processes for team members.

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Ensure team members perform at a high level and complete performance reviews in alignment with company processes.

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Support team members and foster strong collaboration within the team. and strengthen collaboration

Responsibilities

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Develop and own hardware solutions to support Kepler’s space technology that requires the utilization of leading technology and practices.

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Lead design reviews for active designs to minimize design gaps.

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Conduct and document engineering analysis including derating, reliability, radiation, EMI/EMC, FMECA, and power budgets.

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Contribute to best practices and development of internal standards

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Execute development of future satellite generations, helping push the boundaries of space communications.

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Maintain technical documentation that captures design decisions, design specifications, block diagrams, interface requirements, and system architecture reports.

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Develop full product solutions by working closely with other cross-fun

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Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

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5+ years of Hardware Design experience (schematic and layout).

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Lead development of multi-board systems, and handling electrical interface planning and definition

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Experience with schematic and layout of processors, FPGAs, SoCs, DAC/ADCs or other high speed digital components

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Familiar with various memory including QSPI, UFS, DDR3/4, eMMC

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Experience with design and routing for high-Speed Interfaces including JESD204B, 10G Ethernet, etc.

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Experience with clock generation, PLLs, jitter cleaning, clock distribution, and general concepts around timing stability and coherency

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Experience working in a rapid learning / agile environment that drives early learnings when requirements are not locked down or when attribute development is needed