Embedded Software Test Automation Designer

Kepler Communications

Job Location:

Toronto - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 17 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 is seekinganexperiencedEmbedded Software Test AutomationDesignerto help ensure the quality reliability and maintainability of software across the full development lifecycle. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys wearing multiple hats: part test strategist part automation developer part infrastructure builder and part quality champion.

You will work closely with software systems and hardware teams to analyze requirements define verification strategies build andmaintainautomated test systems and improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of development workflows. This includes everything from designing test plans and writing automated tests to developing custom HIL solutions simulators CI/CD pipelines and workflow automations.

What success looks like:

Test plans and test coverage are aligned with requirements and risk

Automated tests run reliably in CI/CD and provide fast actionable feedback

HIL and simulation environments are stable scalable and useful to developers

Quality issues are identified early and regressions are minimized

Engineering teams move faster because test infrastructure and workflows are efficient and easy to use

Quality is treated as a shared engineering responsibility with this role helping lead that mindset

This is a hands-on role for someone who is passionate about raising product quality while also improving developer velocity through smart tooling scalable automation and strong engineering practices.

Key Responsibilities:

Analyze system and software requirements and translate them into effective verification strategies test plans and detailed test cases

Design implement and maintain automated tests at the unit integration system and hardware-in-the-loop levels

Develop and maintain test automation infrastructure for embedded software including custom HIL setups device simulators test harnesses and supporting tools

Build maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines in GitLab to enable reliable automated testing regression testing reporting and release readiness

Document and report verification results with traceability to requirements

Create and maintain workflow automations and internal tooling using platforms such as n8n scripting and other automation frameworks

Write robust automated tests using open source tools such as PyTest Bash unit GTest and other suitable frameworks for the target environment

Review code and test code with an emphasis on reliability testability maintainability and overall software quality

Investigate failures identify root causes and work with developers to resolve issues efficiently

Track verification progress test results and quality metrics with clear traceability to requirements where needed

Help define and promote best practices for testing automation observability and software quality across the engineering organization

Identify opportunities to improve developer efficiency and product quality through better tooling automation process improvements and test strategy

Apply static and dynamic analysis tools (SonarQube Cppcheck Pylint CodeSonar) to identify and track defects

Required Qualifications & Skills:

Bachelors degree in Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering Computer Science or a related field

5 years of experience in software testing verification test automation or a similar role preferably in embedded systems

Strong experience analyzing requirements and developing structured test plans and test cases

Hands-on experience building automated test frameworks and infrastructure for embedded or hardware-integrated software systems

Strong proficiency in Python and Bash for test development scripting and automation

Experience writing and maintaining automated tests using frameworks such as pytest bash unit or similar tools

Experience with CI/CD systems preferably GitLab CI/CD including pipeline design test integration and reporting

Experience with hardware-in-the-loop testing simulators or custom test rigs for embedded devices

Solid understanding of software development workflows code review practices and quality assurance principles

Ability to work across disciplines and balance strategic test planning with hands-on implementation

Bonus Points:

Experience with embedded Linux environments

Experience leveraging AI tooling to accelerate development velocity without sacrificing quality

Experience testing software that interfaces with hardware peripherals sensors or communication buses

Familiarity with containerized test environments and development tools

Experience building internal developer tools or workflow automations using platforms such as n8n

Familiarity with static analysis code quality tooling and test coverage reporting

Experience in regulated safety-critical or mission-critical industries

Knowledge of C or C in addition to Python and Bash

Work Model:

This is a hybrid role with a strong remote emphasis. Occasional onsite work may be required to support specific tasks such as hardware testing system integration or in-person collaboration.

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.

Required Experience:

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 ...