Electrical Design Engineer (Contingent)


Job Location:

Toronto - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 3 days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At Kepler Communications were not just imagining the future of on-demand space connectivity - were leading it!
Our mission is to provide real-time Internet accessforspace-based assets enabling a new era of data-driven exploration and 33 satellites launched to date Kepleroperatesthe first commercial optical data relay constellation enabling real-time continuous space communications while supporting advanced on-orbitcomputeand 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 ofwhatspossible in space. We believe great ideas come from diverse perspectives andwerecommitted to creating an environment where you can grow lead and make a global impact.
Ifyoureready 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 compensationwith a robust equity plan to share in our success.
* Comprehensive coverage for health dental and vision insuranceincluding dependents.
* Unlimited vacation supportive parental leave policyand company-wide holiday shutdown.
* Semi-annual company-wide partiesand frequent in-office team events.
* Relocation packagesavailable for approved roles.
* $1500 annual professional development fundto support your growth.
* Fully stocked Toronto office kitchenwith snacks drinks games and top-notch kitchen appliances.
* Town Halls Celebration Calls and Company-wide eventsto stay connected and engaged.
* Were a certifiedGreat Place to Work five years in a row!
Position Status:Contingent Upon Program Award

We are looking for anElectricalDesign Engineer to support the development of the electrical and communication interface of Keplers satellite payload; a communication router between multiple communication protocols includingOptical Ku-band and S-band.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop hardware solutions to support Keplers space technology that requires the utilization of leading technology and practices

  • 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 that will utilize new technology and interfaces including UFS 10G Ethernet PCIE5 various other high-speed interfaces new memory technology and processors

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

  • Develop full product solutions by working closely with other cross-functional engineering teams including RF mechanical software and FPGA

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

  • 4 years of experience designing developing and validating complex electronic hardware systems from concept through production with 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 incorporating ADCs DACs sensors and precision analog signal chains while meeting performance requirements such as noise accuracy and dynamic range

  • Demonstrated success implementing and troubleshooting high-speed interfaces such as JESD204B Ethernet (1G/10G) PCIe or equivalent protocols including signal integrity considerations and laboratory validation

  • 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 including filter design analysis and validation

  • Ability to identify technical risks early develop mitigation strategies and drive resolution through design reviews testing and cross-functional collaboration

  • Strong hands-on debugging and root-cause analysis skills with experience using oscilloscopes spectrum analyzers multimeters logic analyzers and other laboratory equipment to validate hardware performance and resolve complex issues

  • 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 including requirements specifications interface definitions test plans and engineering reports

  • Demonstrated success collaborating across multidisciplinary teams including RF FPGA software systems mechanical manufacturing and test engineering to deliver integrated product solutions

Bonus Points:

  • Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
  • Ability to develop interface control requirements and system-level integration strategies that enable successful hardware software FPGA and subsystem interoperability
  • Experience conducting and documenting analyses such as reliability assessments derating evaluations FMECA power budgets EMI/EMC assessments and environmental qualification planning
  • Experience designing memory subsystems utilizing technologies such as QSPI eMMC DDR3/DDR4 UFS or similar including interface bring-up timing validation and performance characterization
  • Experience designing power distribution monitoring and fault-management architectures including implementation of health monitoring protection mechanisms and FDIR concepts

Salary Range: $113474 - 163474 CAD

Actual total compensation will be determined at the Companys discretion and is based on a variety of job-related factors which may include but are not limited to relevant knowledge skills experience performance and education and/or training. The Company encourages all qualified applicants to apply even if the posted salary range does not align with their expectations as it does not reflect our total compensation package.
Job Type: Contingent Upon Program Award


Position Status:Contingent Upon Program Award
Employment Equity & Accommodation Statement
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.
If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process please contact our People & Culture team at emailprotected and we will work with you to meet your needs.
At Kepler Communications all hiring decisions are made by people. Human recruiters are involved in every step of our recruitment process. We use AI-based tools (such as Lever AI and HireEZ) to assist with the initial review of applications by ranking candidates based on job-relevant criteria. These tools support - but do not replace - human judgment.

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