Electrical Power Systems & Battery Engineer
Electrical Power Systems & Battery Engineer
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04-08-2025
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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!
We are on the hunt for a talented Electrical Engineer with a specialization in electrical power systems a passion for emerging technology likes to take on challenges and would love to join Keplers Electrical team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design develop and support the electrical power systems for Keplers current and next generation of satellites including:
- Battery pack architecture and BMS including battery cell evaluation and power modeling
- Solar-array battery charging regulator systems
- Power-tree design support for electrical sub-systems owners
- Own new designs from start to finish or iterate on existing designs based on new feature requests lessons learnt and DFx (DFA/DFM/DFT)
- Work closely with other cross-functional engineering teams including systems RF mechanical software and FPGA to develop full product solutions
- Follow relevant internal and external electrical design-for-space standards to ensure the long term reliability of PCBAs in critical low-earth orbit missions
- Participate in and drive design reviews
- Create and own the execution of design validation test plans for new power components and systems
- Perform functional and performance testing on individual boards or integrated sub-systems as part of bring up and design validation/verification including accelerated lifetime testing where needed
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- 5 years of post-undergrad electrical hardware design experience with a strong focus on battery system design and electrical power systems
- Bachelors degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
- Experience in Lithium-ion battery pack construction sizing balancing protection coulomb counting and thermal management
- Strong understanding of power technologies including discrete and integrated switch mode power supplies
- Extensive experience in designing and executing qualification test plans for battery and power systems
- Strong communication skills and the ability to put together thorough design documentation
- Circuit and layout simulation experience (SPICE or comparable)
- Experience with or an understanding of the LEO environment for power electronics (e.g. radiation effects)
- Experience with one or more CAD tools (Altium Allegro KiCad etc.)
- Understanding of PCB design principles for signal and power integrity as well as thermal management under vacuum.
- Highly proficient in a lab environment and experience using standard tools such as oscilloscopes spectrum analyzers multimeters VNAs etc.
Bonus Points:
- Experience with Space Power Systems ESA ECSS and/or NASA standards
- Experience with solar panel systems
- Python scripting experience
- Usage of AI-tools
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.
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