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About the Role

Kepler Communications is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to develop the electrical and communication interface for satellite payloads, acting as a communication router between Optical, Ku-band, and S-band protocols. This role involves developing hardware solutions, supporting design reviews, conducting engineering analysis, and contributing to pathfinding development for future satellite generations.

Responsibilities

Develop hardware solutions utilizing leading technology and practices for Kepler’s space technology.
Support design reviews for active designs to minimize design gaps.
Conduct and document engineering analysis including derating, reliability, radiation, EMI/EMC, FMECA, and power budgets.
Support pathfinding development for future satellite generations utilizing new technology and interfaces.
Maintain technical documentation capturing design decisions, specifications, block diagrams, interface requirements, and system architecture reports.
Develop full product solutions by working closely with cross-functional engineering teams including RF, mechanical, software, and FPGA.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
4+ years of experience designing, developing, and validating complex electronic hardware systems from concept through production.
Demonstrated ownership of technical deliverables and successful design execution.
Proven ability to lead hardware development efforts from concept definition through schematic design, PCB layout and/or layout oversight, integration, verification, and design validation testing.
Strong proficiency with industry standard schematic capture and PCB layout tools such as Altium Designer or equivalent.
Proven experience integrating processors, FPGAs, and SoCs into high-performance embedded systems, including successful implementation and debugging of high-speed digital interfaces.
Ability to design and validate mixed-signal circuitry meeting performance requirements.
Demonstrated success implementing and troubleshooting high-speed interfaces such as JESD204B, Ethernet (1G/10G+), PCIe, or equivalent protocols.
Familiarity with clocking architectures, oscillator selection, timing distribution, and synchronization requirements in complex digital systems.
Proven capability designing passive and active analog signal-conditioning circuits.
Ability to identify technical risks early, develop mitigation strategies, and drive resolution.
Strong hands-on debugging and root-cause analysis skills with experience using laboratory equipment.
Ability to develop test plans, execute validation activities, analyze results, and clearly communicate findings and recommendations.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce comprehensive design documentation.
Demonstrated success collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated product solutions.

Skills

Altium Designer
Schematic Capture
PCB Layout
Processor Integration
FPGA Integration
SoC Integration
High-speed Digital Interfaces
Mixed-Signal Circuitry Design
ADCs
DACs
Sensors
Analog Signal Chains
JESD204B
Ethernet (1G/10G+)
PCIe
Signal Integrity
Clocking Architectures
Oscillator Selection
Timing Distribution
Synchronization
Analog Signal Conditioning Circuits
Filter Design
Debugging
Root-Cause Analysis
Oscilloscopes
Spectrum Analyzers
Multimeters
Logic Analyzers
Test Plan Development
Validation Activities
Requirements Documentation
Specifications Documentation
Interface Definitions Documentation
Test Plans Documentation
Engineering Reports Documentation
Cross-functional Collaboration
RF Engineering Collaboration
FPGA Engineering Collaboration
Software Engineering Collaboration
Systems Engineering Collaboration
Mechanical Engineering Collaboration
Manufacturing Engineering Collaboration
Test Engineering Collaboration
Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering
Interface Control Requirements Development
System-Level Integration Strategy Development
Hardware/Software/FPGA/Subsystem Interoperability
Reliability Assessments
Derating Evaluations
FMECA
Power Budgets
EMI/EMC Assessments
Environmental Qualification Planning
Memory Subsystem Design
QSPI
eMMC
DDR3/DDR4
UFS
Power Distribution Design
Power Monitoring Design
Fault-Management Architectures
Health Monitoring Implementation
Protection Mechanisms Implementation
FDIR Concepts Implementation

Work Type

Contingent Upon Program Award

Experience Level

4+ years of experience

Education Level

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Salary/Compensations

$113,474 - 163,474 CAD

Benefits

Competitive compensation with a robust equity plan.
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.
Fully stocked Toronto office kitchen with snacks, drinks, games and top-notch kitchen appliances.
Town Halls, Celebration Calls, and Company-wide events.
Certified Great Place to Work® status for five consecutive years.

About the Company

Kepler Communications is leading the future of on-demand space connectivity, providing real-time Internet access for space-based assets.
The company operates the first commercial optical data relay constellation with 33 satellites launched.
Kepler supports advanced on-orbit compute and hosted payload capabilities.
The team consists of bold thinkers, skilled builders, and passionate problem-solvers.
Kepler is committed to creating an environment for growth, leadership, and global impact.
The company aims to shape the future space economy.

Equal Opportunity

Kepler Communications is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Applications are welcomed from all qualified individuals, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities.
Accommodation is available during the recruitment process upon request.