Electrical Project Engineer
Electrical Project Engineer
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01-08-2025
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Job Description
At Kepler Communications were not just imagining the future of connectivity - were leading it!
Our mission is to provide real-time Internet access in space enabling a new era of data-driven exploration and innovation. With 23 satellites already launched and a next-generation optical network on the way were creating the infrastructure that will power the space economy for decades to come.
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 and were committed to creating an environment where you can grow lead and make a global impact.
If youre ready 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 four years in a row!
Kepler is seeking a Project Engineer with a strong foundation in Electrical systems to lead the delivery of complex engineering efforts for spacecraft systems. This role is central to Keplers mission of building a scalable platform in space where Electrical systems are critical to the fundamental operation of the system. You will own cost schedule and technical integration working across disciplines to ensure we deliver reliable high-performance systems that meet mission needs.
Expected Time Breakdown
30% Scope schedule and cost management
30% Cross-functional coordination and integration
20% Risk management stakeholder communication and process adherence
20% Electrical design support
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead an integrated product team owning the development of related subsystem units
- Assign and prioritize execution of deliverables across assigned work packages
- Manage cost schedule and scope from concept through delivery and own the execution baseline.
- Coordinate across disciplines (systems software hardware QA integration) to ensure consistent progress and clear technical direction
- Support interface development and integration
- Run technical milestone planning and readiness reviews (SRR PDR CDR PRR)
- Drive issue resolution risk mitigation and schedule recovery where needed
- Maintain alignment between program-level objectives and day-to-day engineering work
- Ensure adherence to engineering processes quality standards and system-level requirements
- Support Electrical design work as both contributor and design reviewer
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or other relevant degree
- 5 years in technical leadership or project engineering roles
- Experience delivering cross functional systems covering mechanical electrical software from initial design to production
- Strong understanding of hardware architecture and the development lifecycle
- Solid grasp of development verification and validation practices including test planning and quality gates
- Proficient in schedule management cost estimation and completion tracking and earned value methodologies
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams in fast-paced resource-constrained environments
- Comfortable working in mixed hardware and software environments and resolving interface-level gaps
- Effective communicator and decision-maker across engineering PMO and leadership teams
- Strong background in Electrical design covering the full design lifecycle: schematic capture PCB layout and manufacturing support
Bonus Points:
- 5 years in technical leadership or project engineering roles in space aerospace automotive or similar regulated environments
- Experience with design for space including space industry program development phases and qualification requirements
- Knowledge of agile project management principles especially as they apply to hardware development
Use of AI in Recruitment
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.
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 and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Employment Type
Full-Time
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