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!
We invest heavily to deliver the best products to our customers and so were on the hunt for a toptier Embedded Software Engineering Intern who will have the opportunity to work on a variety of tasks including satellite onboard software payload software IoT modules and ground equipment.
Position Responsibilities:
Design and develop reliable high quality software related to: on board software for our next generation of satellites; Embedded Linux for both space and ground systems; Firmware and drivers; IoT modules
Writing thorough tests and documentation
Participating in software design review and code review processes
Work with electrical digital design and operations teams to identify required features and solidify the system architecture
Position Requirements:
2 years of embedded systems experience
Currently enrolled in a Computer Science or equivalent degree program
Strong software design and development skills including algorithms testing and debugging
Proficiency in C/C especially in embedded topics such as interrupt handlers concurrency memory mapped peripherals and hardware interfaces (SPI I2C CAN)
Experience with embedded operating systems and build systems including OpenEmbedded/Yocto and FreeRTOS
Embedded Linux experience including writing kernel modules and drivers
Excellent communication skills
Ability to effectively use git
Currently enrolled in a postsecondary program and returning to studies after the internship
Available for a fulltime 4 8 12 or 16 month internship beginning September 2025
Opportunity to work out of our new Toronto office! This position can be based onsite at our Toronto office 24 Ward Street) hybrid or remote depending on the candidates location.
Bonus Points:
Relevant experience with hobbies or University design team
Python development experience
Strong knowledge of computer networking and modern networking protocols
Experience with RTL (Verilog and/or VHDL) and embedded SoCs
Hardware debugging experience (oscilloscopes logic analyzers etc.
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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