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About the Role
Kepler Communications is seeking a top-tier FPGA Digital Design Engineer for a 6+ month contract to develop the next generation of our satellites. You will have the opportunity to work with a dedicated team of engineers building the Kepler spacecraft, responsible for the design and implementation of FPGA code with a focus on DSP algorithms or embedded systems. You will participate in all phases of the FPGA design flow, including Simulation, Synthesis, Place & Route, Timing Closure, and Hardware Testing.
Responsibilities
- Develop custom IP for new features of the Kepler satellite digital payloads
- Iterate on current DSP and interface designs to improve reliability
- Work with IP core vendors to integrate new functionality into Kepler designs
- Develop the communications and network architecture of our future satellite constellation
- Participate in conceptual design studies of new spacecraft
Requirements
- 5+ years of working experience with FPGA/RTL design
- Proficiency in Verilog, SystemVerilog, or VHDL with the willingness to learn or pivot to SystemVerilog
- Experience with Xilinx FPGAs, specifically Zynq and UltraScale
- Solid understanding of timing principles, including clock domain crossing and timing closure
- Strong scripting skills (e.g., Python, Tcl, csh/bash)
- Experience with FPGA tools (e.g., Vivado, Quartus) and HDL Simulation Tools (ModelSim)
Skills
- FPGA/RTL design
- Verilog
- SystemVerilog
- VHDL
- Xilinx Zynq
- Xilinx UltraScale
- Timing principles
- Clock domain crossing
- Timing closure
- Python scripting
- Tcl scripting
- csh/bash scripting
- Vivado
- Quartus
- ModelSim
- DSP algorithms
- Embedded systems
- Simulation
- Synthesis
- Place & Route
- Hardware Testing
- Coherent digital demodulation
- BPSK
- QPSK
- QAM
- AXI
- Wishbone
- Avalon
- JESD204B
- PCIe
- SATA
- Linting tools
- Questa Sim
- Riviera-Pro
- Xilinx Versal
- Xilinx RFSoC
- Printed circuit board design
- Radio-frequency electronics design
Location
- Toronto
Work Type
- Contract
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 5+ years
Education Level
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent
- Master of Science in Computer/Electrical Engineering, or equivalent (Bonus)
Benefits
- Competitive compensation with a robust equity plan
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance (including dependents)
- Unlimited vacation
- Supportive parental leave policy
- Company-wide holiday shutdown
- Semi-annual company-wide parties
- 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
About the Company
- Kepler Communications is leading the future of on-demand space connectivity.
- Our mission is to provide real-time on-orbit connectivity for critical missions, enabling a new era of data-driven intelligence and innovation.
- We operate the first commercial optical data relay constellation with 33 satellites launched to date.
- We enable real-time, continuous space communications while supporting advanced on-orbit compute and hosted payload capabilities.
- We are a team of 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 are committed to creating an environment for growth, leadership, and global impact.
- We are a certified Great Place to Work®, seven years in a row!
Equal Opportunity
- Kepler Communications is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.
- We welcome 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.
- Accommodation is available during any stage of the recruitment process.