Hardware Test Engineering Manager

Kepler Communications

Job Location:

Toronto - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

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!

We are seeking aManager Hardware Test Engineering to lead the hardware test engineering functionat Keplersupporting the development and delivery of next-generation space hardware.

Hardware Test Engineering supports multiple concurrent efforts across integrated product teams (IPTs) andprogram Hardware Test Engineering team actively collaborates with Project Managers Supply Chain Electrical RF Mechanical and Embedded Systems Engineering.

We invest heavily to deliver reliable space hardware at scale. We are looking for a Hardware Test Engineering Manager to lead and grow the team responsible for producing objective evidence that Kepler hardware can survive manufacturing launch operation and mission life with quantified confidence. This role is accountable for building the people processes test infrastructure and cross-functional operation that turn hardware validation verification reliability and test data into a strategic capability for Kepler.

This is a manager-level role with strong technical scope. The successful candidate will lead what is currently an electronics-focused Hardware Test team while building the foundation for a broader organization spanning electronics test mechanical and environmental test test automation and data systems. The role balances execution of current programs with investment in scalable systems that reduce technical risk improve throughput and support future portfolio growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead a hardware test engineering team delivering defined hardware test subsystems validation infrastructure test procedures fixtures automation dashboards and evidence packages across active programs

Oversee execution with moderate to high technical complexity including prototype bring-up design validation qualification and acceptance testing production test strategy and reliability test campaigns

Maintain sufficient technical depth to guide sound decisions coach engineers through difficult issues and intervene when critical execution risks require support

Build cross-functional alignment with systems electrical RF firmware mechanical manufacturing program supply chain and quality teams so test requirements interfaces decision criteria and evidence expectations are clear early in the lifecycle

Provide design-for-test and validation & verification input during architecture and design reviews to inform decisions through objective evidence and downstream operational risk

Help shape and execute the Hardware Test capability roadmap including expanded mechanical/environmental test automation test data capabilities lab equipment automated test systems MGSE and facilities required to support long-term scale

Develop scalable test processes and systems that enable an accelerating satellite production and supports growing program complexity including standardization of test methods fixtures data capture evidence reviews and escalation paths

Own research and development for advanced methods for accelerated validation including topics in automation and artificial intelligence

Partner with program and business development teams to evaluate upcoming work estimate test scope identify resource and facility constraints and shape plans that balance reliability schedule cost and throughput

Set clear expectations coach develop and performance-manage engineers; build a culture of ownership technical rigor healthy collaboration clear communication and continuous improvement

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Aerospace Engineering Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering Mechatronics Engineering Mechanical Engineering or a related field

5 years of experience in hardware testing design validation production test or related engineering work including experience leading engineers technical projects team leads and other managers
Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a hardware team through product delivery schedule commitments quality expectations dependency management and cross-functional escalations
Demonstrates a willingness to adopt and effectively utilize AI-assisted engineering tools applying sound judgment to improve productivity quality and innovation while continuously adapting to evolving technologies
Technical depth in lab and production test methods including oscilloscopes spectrum analyzers multimeters and automated test systems
Experience developing test strategies plans cases fixtures scripts reports dashboards and well documented processes for products and subassemblies
Experience with at least one scripting or programming language such as Python MATLAB Bash or C/C and the ability to guide scalable automation and data-driven test infrastructure
Experience with git or other codebase versioning and management tools
Strong communication skills with the ability to connect technical decisions to program and business outcomes align expectations across teams and communicate risks and priorities clearly
Ability to coach engineers build ownership support performance and development conversations and create an inclusive accountable team environment

Demonstrated willingness and ability to leverage AI-assisted engineering and development tools to improve productivity design quality and innovation while adapting to evolving technologies and best practices

Bonus Points:

Experience working in Linux environments including command-line tools and terminal workflows
Familiarity with networking fundamentals such as SSH authentication secure access and basic connectivity troubleshooting
Basic experience with databases for test data storage retrieval and analysis including SQL or NoSQL systems
Experience with space hardware design verification qualification acceptance testing environmental test mission assurance or reliability engineering
Experience scaling a test engineering function in a low-volume high-complexity hardware environment
Familiarity with reliability tools and methods such as FMEA fault trees Weibull analysis reliability growth life testing anomaly review boards and corrective action systems
Experience with test automation hardware-in-the-loop systems data infrastructure analytics predictive health monitoring or automated evidence generation
Experience planning capital equipment lab capability environmental test facilities MGSE or other strategic infrastructure investments

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.

Required Experience:

Manager

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 ...