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About the Role

Kepler Communications is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to define and develop electrical hardware and interfaces for next-generation satellite platforms, bridging the gap between bus and payload equipment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own hardware solutions utilizing leading technology and practices.
• Support design reviews to minimize gaps and mentor junior engineers.
• Conduct pathfinding development for future satellite generations using high-speed interfaces, new memory technology, and processors.
• Perform and document engineering analysis including derating, reliability, radiation, EMI/EMC, FMECA, and power budgets.
• Contribute to the development of internal standards and best practices.
• Maintain thorough technical documentation including design decisions, specifications, block diagrams, and system architecture.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including RF, mechanical, software, and FPGA to develop full product solutions.
• Drive knowledge-sharing activities to build technical expertise within the team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent.
• 7+ years of hardware design experience including schematic and layout.
• Experience leading multi-board system development and electrical interface planning.
• Proficiency in schematic design and layout of processors, FPGAs, SoCs, and DAC/ADCs.
• Familiarity with memory types and interfaces including QSPI, UFS, DDR3/4, and eMMC.
• Experience with design and routing for high-speed interfaces like JESD204B and 10G Ethernet.
• Knowledge of clock generation, PLLs, jitter cleaning, and timing stability.
• Experience working in a rapid, agile environment with evolving requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage AI-assisted engineering tools.
• Experience leading projects from architecture through design validation.
• Proficiency in lab environments using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, multimeters, and VNAs.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to produce thorough documentation.

Skills

• Hardware design
• Schematic design
• PCB layout
• High-speed digital design
• FPGA integration
• High-speed interface routing
• Timing analysis
• Engineering analysis
• Technical documentation
• AI-assisted engineering
• Lab equipment operation
• Space/Aerospace design (Bonus)
• Radiation environment design (Bonus)
• Altium (Bonus)

Location

• Toronto, Canada

Work Type

• Full-time
• Contingent Upon Program Award

Experience Level

• 7+ years

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree

Salary/Compensations

• $123,346 - $183,346 CAD

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with robust equity plan
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
• Unlimited vacation
• Supportive parental leave policy
• Company-wide holiday shutdown
• Semi-annual company parties and frequent in-office events
• Relocation packages for approved roles
• $1,500 annual professional development fund
• Fully stocked office kitchen

About the Company

• Kepler Communications is a leader in on-demand space connectivity.
• Operates the first commercial optical data relay constellation.
• Certified Great Place to Work for five consecutive years.

Equal Opportunity

• Kepler Communications is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
• Accommodations are available upon request for the recruitment process.