Software Architect
Software Architect
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07-04-2025
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Kepler is on an audacious mission to deliver Internet connectivity to space creating the infrastructure to support the rapidly increasing data needs of the space economy. With 23 satellites launched to date and our optical constellation on the horizon our ambition is to improve access to spacegenerated data whether in LEO MEO GEO or beyond! Kepler is hard at work innovating and continuing to grow and expand our most important asset the Team!
Kepler is seeking an experienced Software Architect to lead the design and development of robust highperformance software solutions for space systems. This role requires deep technical expertise in software architecture embedded systems and realtime computing ensuring software reliability and scalability for missioncritical applications.
The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in software design a strong understanding of embedded Linux RTOS and baremetal systems and proficiency in C C and Python.
Breakdown of Responsibilities:
System Architecture & Design: 40
Technical Leadership & Collaboration: 30
Process Adherence & Quality Assurance Oversight: 20
Documentation & Process Improvement: 10
Responsibilities:
- System Architecture & Design:
- Develop highlevel software architecture for embedded and realtime systems ensuring scalability maintainability reliability correctness and performance.
- Define software interfaces communication protocols and integration strategies for complex multisystem environments.
- Ensure software solutions align with mission requirements safety standards and industry best practices.
- Technical Leadership & Collaboration:
- Provide technical guidance to software development teams enforcing best practices in architecture and design.
- Collaborate with systems engineers firmware developers and hardware teams to ensure seamless integration.
- Act as a subject matter expert contributing to design reviews and architectural decisions.
- Process Adherence & Quality Assurance Oversight:
- Ensure adherence to established code review processes static analysis and verification protocols.
- Collaborate with quality assurance teams to uphold software safety and security standards utilizing tools such as SonarQube Cppcheck Pylint or CodeSonar.
- Support the integration of CI/CD pipelines to enhance development efficiency and maintain architectural integrity.
- Documentation & Process Improvement:
- Maintain comprehensive architecture documentation design rationale and implementation guidelines.
- Establish and optimize software development processes ensuring efficiency and quality control.
- Stay informed on emerging trends industry standards and best practices in space software architecture.
Requirements:
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or a related field.
- 10 years of experience in software design and development with a focus on embedded systems and realtime computing.
- Expertise in C C and Python for embedded and realtime applications.
- Strong background in embedded Linux RTOS and baremetal system design.
- Experience in software architecture design including multithreaded multicore processing and intermicroprocessor communications.
- Familiarity with static code analysis tools such as SonarQube Cppcheck Pylint or CodeSonar.
- Experience withdesignfortest and designing for upgradeability.
- Proficiency in integrating and supporting CI/CD pipelines within development workflows.
- Strong problemsolving debugging and troubleshooting skills.
Bonus Points:
- Experience in space industry software development including flight software and ground systems.
- Familiarity with NASASTD8739.8 and ESA ECSS standards (e.g. ECSSEST40C ECSSQST80C).
- Experience with safetycritical software development (e.g. DO178C ISO 26262.
- Knowledge of hardware/software codesign and FPGAbased processing architectures.
- Experience with ARMbased devices.
Kepler Communications is committed to fostering an inclusive accessible environment where all employees and customers feel valued respected and supported. We welcome applications from: Women Aboriginal persons persons with disabilities ethnic minorities visible minorities people who identify as LGBTQ and others who may contribute to diversification in our workplace.
As part of our commitment to accessibility for all persons with disabilities Kepler will upon the request of the applicant provide accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure equal access to applicants with disabilities. Please contact our People & Culture team through our Career Page to make your accommodation needs known and we will consult with you to ensure suitable accommodation is provided.
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