Solutions Architect
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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!
Kepler Communications is seeking a Solutions Architect to partner with the Sales team engage with customers to understand their mission needs and develop tailored technical solutions. The Solutions Architect serves as the primary customer-facing technical point of contact.
As part of a small passionate and accomplished team you will contribute to the strategic development of Keplers offerings customer relationships and long-term visionlaser-focused on delivering connectivity infrastructure for the space economy.
The ideal candidate has experience working with government and commercial customers can synthesize complex technical requirements and translate them into feasible high-impact mission architectures aligned with Keplers capabilities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support customer meetings and provide architectural guidance and technical recommendations to promote Kepler offerings
- Create and deliver customer-facing presentations and white papers to shape future opportunities including technical risk identification mitigation strategies and recommendations for novel mission concepts
- Develop feasibility assessments and back-of-the-envelope analyses to rapidly evaluate new mission concepts and customer requests including high-level systems analysis CONOPS simulations and spacecraft accommodations
- Own customer mission architecture trades across RF optical networking link budgets payload accommodations spacecraft hardware/software interfaces and ground systems; work hands-on with modeling tools (STK MATLAB/Python RF tools optical link analysis) to quantify performance and validate concepts including first-principles assessment of spacecraft accommodation constraints (structural thermal power and field-of-view) to inform payload integration and mission feasibility
- Optimize payload accommodation and mission architectures based on customer CONOPS orbital parameters and spacecraft attitude profiles balancing performance constraints and system-level trade-offs
- Serve as the technical integrator between customer needs and internal engineering teams ensuring solutions are technically executable and aligned with product roadmap
- Support early-phase system engineering activities including requirements decomposition interface definition and preliminary architecture baselining
- Lead technical writing of proposals RFP/RFI responses and other customer communications translating ambiguous requests into clear engineering problem statements and solution pathways
- Conduct competitive (black-hat) analyses to guide capture strategy and stay current with industry trends and emerging disruptors
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in a STEM field or related discipline
- 5 years of experience in satellite communications or aerospace systems preferably including optical communications
- Strong proficiency in spacecraft system-level analysis requirements development and payload accommodation/integration trades
- Hands-on experience across multiple domains (e.g. RF systems optical communications spacecraft avionics networking mission design or ground segment architecture)
- Strong understanding of spacecraft accommodation constraints including structural thermal power and field-of-view considerations for hosted payloads
- Experience performing payload integration trades and optimizing accommodation based on mission CONOPS and spacecraft attitude dynamics
- Strong modeling and simulation skills
- Experience with CAD tools (e.g. SolidWorks NX Fusion 360) for spacecraft or payload layout interface definition and accommodation visualization
- Experience developing customer-facing technical materials preferably in aerospace technical sales or mission engineering contexts
- Experience with requirements development CONOPS definition and end-to-end system architecture
- Ability to evaluate and defend technical trade-offs with data and sound engineering judgment
- Familiarity with commercial and government aerospace procurement and proposal processes
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Bonus Points:
- Masters degree in a STEM field
- Experience in the New Space industry
- Experience supporting early mission proposals spacecraft concept studies and technology maturation efforts
- Experience working cross-functionally with both hardware and software engineering teams
- Ability to build quick-turn technical models to assess concepts in hours or days not weeks
- Experience with spacecraft mechanical layout CAD-based accommodation studies or digital mock-ups for payload integration
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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About Company
The Kepler Network Our SDA-compliant network will improve access to space-generated data by bringing modern Internet connectivity to space in a flexible, hybrid network designed to advance mission communications. Learn More Delivering Data at lightspeed Your PARTNER IN MISSION COMMUN ... View more
