Lead Satellite Systems Architect

Kepler; Toronto; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity plan

Health, dental, vision insurance (incl

Unlimited vacation

Relocation packages

Professional development fund

Toronto office amenities

Job summary

Kepler Communications seeks a Lead Satellite Systems Engineer to serve as the primary technical authority for satellite and space-system programs, ensuring design integrity, integration, verification, and mission readiness from concept through delivery.

The ideal candidate has experience delivering at least one satellite-level program lifecycle and can lead cross-functional teams while balancing technical goals with cost, schedule, risk, and customer expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field
• 10+ years of experience in space systems engineering, spacecraft development, satellite systems integration, or a related technical leadership role
• Experience delivering through at least one satellite-level program lifecycle (architecture, design, integration, verification, delivery)
• Strong knowledge of satellite systems engineering (requirements, architecture, verification, budgets, risk, readiness)
• Experience leading major technical reviews and readiness milestones (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, MRR/MRB, FRR)
• Willingness to leverage AI-assisted engineering tools to improve productivity and quality
• Familiarity with configuration management and verification evidence management
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams through uncertainty and high-pressure milestones
• Excellent technical writing, presentation, and communication skills
• Strong decision-making and risk-management skills
• Detail-oriented with a pragmatic, can-do approach
• Commitment to equity and inclusive workplace practices

Responsibilities

• Be the lead systems engineering authority for satellite programs or major technical scopes, ensuring design integrity and mission readiness
• Translate objectives and constraints into clear technical direction across architecture, interfaces, and verification
• Lead system-level design and integration across spacecraft subsystems for whole-system performance
• Collaborate with Program Management, Product Assurance, suppliers, and leadership to align execution and close decisions
• Lead technical reviews, trade studies, anomaly investigations, and readiness milestones with clear recommendations
• Manage technical risks by structuring ambiguous problems and maintaining escalation paths
• Represent the technical team in program reviews, customer briefings, and leadership updates
• Mentor engineers to improve systems engineering, integration, verification, and review practices

Skills

Satellite systems engineering

System architecture

Requirements management

Trade studies

Risk management

Technical reviews

Cross-functional leadership

Technical writing

AI-assisted engineering

Program management liaison

Education

Technical degree (BSc/MSc)

Job description

Kepler Communications seeks a Lead Satellite Systems Engineer to serve as the primary technical authority for satellite and space-system programs, ensuring design integrity, integration, verification, and mission readiness from concept through delivery.

The ideal candidate has experience delivering at least one satellite-level program lifecycle and can lead cross-functional teams while balancing technical goals with cost, schedule, risk, and customer expectations.