Satellite Systems Designer Analysis & Support (Contingent)


Job Location:

Toronto - Canada

Monthly Salary: $ 100622 - 150622
Posted on: 13 hours 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

As a Systems Engineer you will support satellite and payload development programs by contributing to mission analysis system-level engineering payload integration verification planning and technical documentation. You will work closely with senior systems engineers payload engineers mission analysts subsystem leads and program teams to help translate mission and payload objectives into clear engineering outputs.

This role is suited for an engineer who has developed a strong foundation in systems engineering and is ready to take independent ownership of defined analyses technical documentation interface coordination and verification support activities. You will contribute across multiple phases of the engineering lifecycle including requirements development trade studies design support integration verification commissioning preparation and operations planning.

The primary focus of this role is to support senior technical leads by performing mission and payload-related analysis maintaining key systems engineering artefacts coordinating technical inputs across teams and helping ensure that payload and mission needs are properly captured traced verified and integrated into the broader satellite system.

Key Responsibilities:

    • Support system-level engineering for spacecraft payloads mission operations and ground segment interfaces under the guidance of senior systems engineers

    • Contribute to requirements development flow-down traceability interface control verification planning and evidence tracking for assigned systems or work packages

    • Support payload integration by helping define interfaces operational constraints data flows calibration needs verification approach and system-level impacts

    • Perform assigned mission and system analyses including coverage access link payload performance operational constraints and trade study support

    • Develop and maintain technical budgets and analysis products including power mass link reliability availability payload accommodation and mission performance summaries

    • Coordinate with subsystem teams across payload RF avionics software mechanical thermal ADCS/GNC ground systems and mission operations to support integration and resolve interface questions

    • Maintain key engineering documentation including requirements ICDs VCDs technical budgets analysis reports CONOPS inputs review packages and decision records

    • Support verification integration test commissioning and operational readiness activities by preparing technical inputs tracking evidence and supporting closure of assigned requirements

    • Support troubleshooting anomaly investigation and root cause analysis using test results telemetry data products and interface performance information

    • Participate in technical discussions with internal teams suppliers customers and external stakeholders with support from senior engineers as required

    • Contribute to proposals feasibility studies early mission concepts and new business initiatives by preparing analysis inputs assumptions and supporting documentation

    • Apply systems engineering best practices with increasing autonomy and use analysis tools scripting automation and AI-enabled tools to improve engineering efficiency.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

    • Bachelors degree in Systems Engineering Aerospace Engineering Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Physics Engineering Science or a related technical field

    • 4 years of experience in systems engineering spacecraft development mission analysis payload engineering satellite operations or a related technical role

    • Strong understanding of spacecraft systems payload integration mission design fundamentals system interfaces and the engineering lifecycle

    • Experience supporting requirements development interface definition verification planning technical documentation or system-level engineering activities

    • Experience performing technical analysis using tools such as Python MATLAB STK or equivalent engineering analysis tools

    • Familiarity with mission analysis topics such as orbital mechanics access analysis coverage analysis link analysis pointing constraints payload operations or mission planning

    • Ability to support development and maintenance of technical budgets including mass power link reliability availability or payload performance budgets

    • Experience working with cross-functional engineering teams to coordinate technical inputs resolve interface questions and support integration of subsystem-level designs

    • Ability to develop clear engineering documentation including requirements ICDs verification matrices analysis reports design notes CONOPS inputs and review materials

    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify risks evaluate trade-offs and communicate findings clearly

    • Ability to work independently on defined technical tasks while regularly coordinating with senior engineers subsystem leads and program stakeholders

    • Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to present technical findings to internal engineering teams

    • Familiarity with systems engineering standards spacecraft development practices or industry guidance such as NASA ESA/ECSS INCOSE or equivalent internal standards

    • 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:

  • Masters degree in Systems Engineering Aerospace Engineering Electrical Engineering or a related field
  • Experience with one or more of the following is considered an asset:

    • Payload integration payload accommodation payload commissioning calibration planning or payload operations support

    • Remote sensing instruments RF payloads optical payloads communications payloads or payload data processing chains

    • Mission operations planning LEOP support in-orbit checkout commissioning operational validation or anomaly investigation

    • Ground segment interfaces payload data pipelines mission planning tools operations procedures or data product generation

    • RF link budgets antenna coverage payload-to-ground data flow feeder links inter-satellite links or communications system analysis

    • Spacecraft environmental testing EMC/EMI testing RF testing optical testing calibration testing or payload functional testing

    • Reliability analysis FMECA FDIR RAMS safety analysis or risk tracking

    • Verification and validation tools requirements databases configuration management tools or MBSE/digital engineering environments

    • Scripting automation AI-enabled tools version control data analysis or software development practices using Python MATLAB Git or similar tools

    • Participation in technical reviews such as SRR PDR CDR TRR FRR MRB mission readiness reviews or operational readiness reviews

Salary Range: $100622 - 150622 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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