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About the Role
Kepler Communications is seeking a top-tier FPGA Digital Designer Engineer Intern to contribute to the development of new generation satellites and earth stations. The RTL code written will be integral to our cutting-edge space technology.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and add new functionality to the FPGA codebase, including code for SDR and SDN control and testing.
- Design custom IP for new features of Kepler's satellites and ground stations.
- Add support for new sensors and communication interfaces (e.g., SPI, I2C, UART).
- Work with high-speed FPGA interfaces such as JESD204b, 10G Ethernet, and Aurora.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate Electrical or Computer Engineering degree program, or equivalent, with 2+ years of study.
- Experience with Verilog, SystemVerilog, or VHDL.
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program at a Canadian post-secondary institution and returning to studies after the internship.
- Available for a full-time, 4–16 month internship beginning January 2027.
- Preference for candidates who can work from the Toronto office at least 2–3 days per week, with flexibility for exceptional candidates.
Skills
- SystemVerilog
- SPI
- I2C
- UART
- JESD204b
- 10G Ethernet
- Aurora
- DSP algorithms
- C++
- Embedded programming
- Bash scripting
- Python scripting
- Tcl scripting
Location
- Toronto
Work Type
- Full-time
- Internship
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Intern
Education Level
- Undergraduate degree program in Electrical or Computer Engineering
Salary/Compensations
- $29.75 to $39.00 CAD per hour
Benefits
- Build and operate real satellites
- Hands-on experience with cutting-edge space technology
- Dedicated mentorship
- Fun and collaborative work environment
- Team-building events
- Fully stocked Toronto office kitchen with snacks and drinks
- Frequent in-office and company-wide events
- Direct impact on company growth and success
About the Company
- Kepler Communications is leading the future of on-demand space connectivity with a mission to provide real-time on-orbit connectivity for critical missions.
- Operates the first commercial optical data relay constellation with 33 satellites launched.
- Enables real-time, continuous space communications, on-orbit compute, and hosted payload capabilities.
- A certified Great Place to Work® for five consecutive years.
Equal Opportunity
- Kepler Communications is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.
- Welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities.
- Provides accommodation during the recruitment process upon request.