Electrical Design Engineer

Kepler Communications Inc.; Toronto; In loco; CAD 113.000 - 163.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive compensation with equity

Health, dental, vision insurance

Unlimited vacation and parental leave

Relocation packages

Descrizione del lavoro

Kepler Communications is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to advance the electrical and communication interface of our satellite payload, acting as a router between Optical, Ku-band and S-band channels.

You will develop hardware solutions, lead design reviews, and document analyses, while collaborating with RF, mechanical, software and FPGA teams to deliver integrated space-grade hardware.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 4+ years of experience designing, developing, and validating complex electronic hardware systems from concept through production, with ownership of deliverables.
• Experience leading hardware development from concept through schematic design, PCB layout and validation.
• Proficiency with industry standard schematic capture and PCB layout tools such as Altium Designer or equivalent.
• Experience integrating processors, FPGAs, and SoCs into high-performance embedded systems with high-speed interfaces.
• Ability to design and validate mixed-signal circuitry with ADCs, DACs, sensors, and precision analog signal chains.
• Experience with high-speed interfaces such as JESD204B, Ethernet (1G/10G+), PCIe.
• Knowledge of clocking architectures and timing distribution.
• Design of passive and active analog signal-conditioning circuits.
• Ability to identify technical risks and drive resolution through design reviews and testing.
• Hands-on debugging with oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and logic analyzers.
• Develop test plans and communicate results clearly.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration across RF, FPGA, software, systems, mechanical, manufacturing.

Mansioni

• Develop hardware solutions to support Kepler’s space technology that requires the use of leading technology and practices.
• Support design reviews for active designs to minimize design gaps.
• Conduct and document engineering analyses including derating, reliability, radiation, EMI/EMC, FMECA, and power budgets.
• Support pathfinding development for future satellite generations with new interfaces like UFS, 10G+ Ethernet, PCIE5 and more.
• Maintain technical documentation capturing design decisions, specifications, interface requirements, and system architecture reports.
• Develop full product solutions by collaborating with RF, mechanical, software, and FPGA teams.

Conoscenze

Electrical design

PCB layout

High-speed interfaces

Schematic capture

Debugging with test equipment

Formazione

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Strumenti

Altium Designer

Oscilloscope

Spectrum Analyzer

Logic Analyzer

Descrizione del lavoro

At Kepler Communications, we’re not just imagining the future of on-demand space connectivity - we’re leading it!

Our mission is to provide real-time on-orbit connectivity for critical missions, enabling a new era of data-driven intelligence and innovation. With 33 satellites launched to date, Kepler operates the first commercial optical data relay constellation, enabling real-time, continuous space communications while supporting advanced on-orbit compute and 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 ofwhat’spossible in space. We believe great ideas come from diverse perspectives, andwe’recommitted to creating an environment where you can grow, lead, and make a global impact.

Ifyou’reready 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 compensation with a robust equity plan to share in our success.
• Comprehensive coverage for health, dental, and vision insurance —including dependents.
• Unlimited vacation, supportive parental leave policy, and company-wide holiday shutdown.
• Semi-annual company-wide parties and frequent in-office team events.
• Relocation packages available for approved roles.
• $1,500 annual professional development fund to support your growth.
• Fully stocked Toronto office kitchen with snacks, drinks, games and top-notch kitchen appliances.
• Town Halls, Celebration Calls, and Company-wide events to stay connected and engaged.
• We’re a certified Great Place to Work®, five years in a row!

We are looking for an ElectricalDesign Engineer to support the development of the electrical and communication interface of Kepler’s satellite payload; a communication router between multiple communication protocols includingOptical, Ku-band, and S-band.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop hardware solutions to support Kepler’s space technology that requires the utilization of leading technology and practices
• Support design reviews for active designs to minimize design gaps
• Conduct and document engineering analysis including derating, reliability, radiation, EMI/EMC, FMECA, and power budgets
• Support pathfinding development for future satellite generations that will utilize new technology and interfaces including UFS, 10G+ Ethernet, PCIE5, various other high-speed interfaces, new memory technology, and processors
• Maintain technical documentation that captures design decisions, design specifications, block diagrams, interface requirements, and system architecture reports
• Develop full product solutions by working closely with other cross-functional engineering teams including RF, mechanical, software, and FPGA

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• 4+ years of experience designing, developing, and validating complex electronic hardware systems from concept through production, with demonstrated ownership of technical deliverables and successful design execution
• Proven ability to lead hardware development efforts from concept definition through schematic design, PCB layout and/or layout oversight, integration, verification, and design validation testing
• Strong proficiency with industry standard schematic capture and PCB layout tools such as Altium Designer or equivalent
• Proven experience integrating processors, FPGAs, and SoCs into high-performance embedded systems, including successful implementation and debugging of high-speed digital interfaces
• Ability to design and validate mixed-signal circuitry incorporating ADCs, DACs, sensors, and precision analog signal chains while meeting performance requirements such as noise, accuracy, and dynamic range
• Demonstrated success implementing and troubleshooting high-speed interfaces such as JESD204B, Ethernet (1G/10G+), PCIe, or equivalent protocols, including signal integrity considerations and laboratory validation
• Familiarity with clocking architectures, oscillator selection, timing distribution, and synchronization requirements in complex digital systems
• Proven capability designing passive and active analog signal-conditioning circuits, including filter design, analysis, and validation
• Ability to identify technical risks early, develop mitigation strategies, and drive resolution through design reviews, testing, and cross-functional collaboration
• Strong hands-on debugging and root-cause analysis skills with experience using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, multimeters, logic analyzers, and other laboratory equipment to validate hardware performance and resolve complex issues
• Ability to develop test plans, execute validation activities, analyze results, and clearly communicate findings and recommendations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce comprehensive design documentation including requirements, specifications, interface definitions, test plans, and engineering reports
• Demonstrated success collaborating across multidisciplinary teams including RF, FPGA, software, systems, mechanical, manufacturing, and test engineering to deliver integrated product solutions

Bonus Points:

• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Ability to develop interface control requirements and system-level integration strategies that enable successful hardware, software, FPGA, and subsystem interoperability
• Experience conducting and documenting analyses such as reliability assessments, derating evaluations, FMECA, power budgets, EMI/EMC assessments, and environmental qualification planning
• Experience designing memory subsystems utilizing technologies such as QSPI, eMMC, DDR3/DDR4, UFS, or similar, including interface bring-up, timing validation, and performance characterization
• Experience designing power distribution, monitoring, and fault-management architectures, including implementation of health monitoring, protection mechanisms, and FDIR concepts

Salary Range: $113,474 - 163,474 CAD

Actual total compensation will be determined at the Company’s discretion and is based on a variety of job-related factors, which may include, but are not limited to, relevant knowledge, skills, experience, performance, and education and/or training. The Company encourages all qualified applicants to apply, even if the posted salary range does not align with their expectations, as it does not reflect our total compensation package.
Job Type: This is for a current vacancy

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 [e-mail], and we will work with you to meet your needs.