Electrical Design Engineer

Kepler Communications Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 113,474 - 163,474; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity plan

Unlimited vacation

Parental leave

Holiday shutdown

Relocation package

Development fund

Office kitchen

Company events

Great Place to Work

Job summary

Kepler Communications is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to develop the electrical and communication interface of our satellite payloads, acting as a router between Optical, Ku-band, and S-band protocols. You will work with RF, FPGA, software, and mechanical teams to deliver robust hardware solutions for space applications.

We value proven leadership in hardware development, mixed-signal design, high-speed interfaces, and thorough design validation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 4+ years in electronic hardware design from concept to production.
• Experience leading hardware development through schematic, PCB layout, integration, verification and validation.

Responsibilities

• Develop hardware solutions for Kepler’s space technology.
• Participate in design reviews to minimize gaps.
• Conduct analyses (derating, reliability, radiation, EMI/EMC, FMECA, power budgets).
• Explore new tech interfaces (UFS, 10G+ Ethernet, PCIe5).
• Maintain design documentation and system architecture reports.
• Collaborate with RF, mechanical, software and FPGA teams to deliver integrated products.

Skills

Hardware design

Schematic capture

PCB layout

FPGA integration

High-speed interfaces

Mixed-signal design

Signal integrity

Debugging with tools

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Job description

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 Internet access for space‑based assets, enabling a new era of data‑driven exploration and innovation. With 33 satellites launched to date, Kepler operates the first commercial optical data relay constellation, supporting continuous space communications and advanced on‑orbit compute and hosted payload capabilities.

Our technology is only part of the story. What sets us apart is our team: bold thinkers, skilled builders, and passionate problem‑solvers who thrive on pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in space. We believe great ideas come from diverse perspectives and are committed to creating an environment where you can grow, lead, and make a global impact.

If you’re ready to reach higher, move faster, and 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.
• 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!

Position: Electrical Design Engineer – to support the development of the electrical and communication interface of Kepler’s satellite payload, a communication router between multiple communication protocols including Optical, Ku‑band, and S‑band.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop hardware solutions to support Kepler’s space technology using 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 utilizing new technology and interfaces such as UFS, 10G+ Ethernet, PCIe5, and other high‑speed interfaces, new memory technology, and processors.
• Maintain technical documentation that captures design decisions, specifications, block diagrams, interface requirements, and system architecture reports.
• Develop full product solutions by working closely with 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.

Job Type: Contingent Upon Program Award. Position Status: Contingent Upon Program Award.

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].