Program Chief Engineer

Kepler; Toronto; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity plan

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Unlimited vacation

Parental leave

Holiday shutdown

Team events

Relocation support

PD fund 1500 USD/yr

Office kitchen

Job summary

Kepler Communications is looking for a Program Chief Engineer to serve as the senior technical authority for the spacecraft program. Reporting to the Senior Director of Satellite Systems, you will provide technical leadership across engineering disciplines to ensure the spacecraft is designed, built, verified, and operated as an integrated system.

You will drive engineering progress, make timely decisions, and deliver flight-ready spacecraft that enable successful mission execution, balancing

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across all engineering disciplines to ensure spacecraft is designed, built, verified, and operated as an integrated system.
• Establish technical direction, drive engineering execution, and conduct rigorous technical reviews.
• Communicate effectively with engineering teams, executives, customers, and suppliers.

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 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 of what’s possible in space. We believe great ideas come from diverse perspectives, and we’re 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 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 insurance—including dependents.
• Unlimited vacation, supportive parental leave policy,and company-wide holiday shutdown.
• Semi-annual company-wide partiesand frequent in-office team events.
• Relocation packagesavailable for approved roles.
• $1,500 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.
• We’re a certified Great Place to Work®, five years in a row!

As the Program Chief Engineer, you are the senior technical authority for the spacecraft program and the single point of technical accountability for mission success. Reporting directly to the Senior Director of Satellite Systems, you provide technical leadership across all engineering disciplines to ensure the spacecraft is designed, built, verified, and operated as an integrated system. You establish the technical direction, drive engineering execution, make timely decisions, conduct rigorous technical reviews, and communicate effectively with engineering teams, executive leadership, customers, and suppliers.

The Chief Engineer is accountable for the overall technical success of the mission. You are responsible for maintaining technical integrity, driving engineering progress, ensuring design maturity, balancing performance, reliability, cost, schedule, manufacturability, and mission risk, and delivering flight-ready spacecraft that enable successful mission execution.

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.