Project Engineer - Software

Kepler Communications Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 87,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kepler Communications Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer - Software to lead complex engineering efforts for their innovative space communication infrastructure. This role demands expertise in software systems, effective management skills, and cross-functional coordination to ensure mission success. Ideal candidates will be mid-senior level with a strong technical background and proven project management experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in technical leadership or project engineering roles, preferably in space or aerospace.
• Experience with software-heavy systems, embedded RTOS, or Linux.
• Proficient in schedule management and cost estimation.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of software deliverables across flight and ground software.
• Manage cost, schedule, and scope from concept through delivery.
• Coordinate across disciplines ensuring clear technical direction.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Cross-Functional Coordination

Software Development Lifecycle

Cost Management

Risk Management

Communication

Education

BS Degree in Software, Electrical, Systems Engineering, or similar

Job description

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Senior Technical Recruiter at Kepler Communications Hiring globally to build the Internet for Space | @astro_virgi

Kepler is on an audacious mission to deliver Internet connectivity to space, creating the infrastructure to support the rapidly increasing data needs of the space economy. With 23 satellites launched to date and our optical constellation on the horizon, our ambition is to improve access to space-generated data, whether in LEO, MEO, GEO, or beyond! Kepler is hard at work innovating and continuing to grow and expand our most important asset – the Team!

Kepler is seeking a Project Engineer with a strong foundation in software systems to lead the delivery of complex engineering efforts across both flight and ground software domains. This role is central to Kepler’s mission of building a scalable communications platform in space, where software defines how our satellites operate, connect, and deliver value across the constellation and ground infrastructure. You will own cost, schedule, and technical integration, working across disciplines to ensure we deliver reliable, high-performance systems that meet mission needs.

Expected Time Breakdown:

50% – Scope, schedule, and cost management

30% – Cross-functional coordination and integration

20% – Risk management, stakeholder communication, and process adherence

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead execution of embedded and ground software deliverables across assigned work packages.
• Manage cost, schedule, and scope from concept through delivery, own the execution baseline.
• Coordinate across disciplines (systems, software, hardware, QA, integration) to ensure consistent progress and clear technical direction.
• Support interface development and integration between spacecraft and ground infrastructure.
• Run technical milestone planning and readiness (SRR, SDR, TRR, VRR).
• Drive issue resolution, risk mitigation, and schedule recovery where needed.
• Maintain alignment between program-level objectives and day-to-day engineering work.
• Ensure adherence to software processes, quality standards, and system-level requirements.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• BS Degree in Software, Electrical, Systems Engineering, or similar.
• 5+ years in technical leadership or project engineering roles, preferably in space, aerospace, automotive, or similar regulated environments.
• Experience delivering software-heavy systems, ideally covering embedded RTOS or Linux, ground software platforms, or both
• Strong understanding of software architecture and the full software development lifecycle
• Solid grasp of development, verification, and validation practices, including test planning and quality gates
• Proficient in schedule management, cost estimation and completion tracking, and earned value methodologies.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams in fast-paced, resource-constrained environments
• Comfortable working in mixed hardware and software environments and resolving interface-level gaps.
• Familiar with modern software workflows including CI and CD, static analysis, and issue tracking
• Effective communicator and decision-maker across engineering, PMO, and leadership teams.

Kepler Communications is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We welcome applications from: Women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, visible minorities, people who identify as LGBTQ+ and others who may contribute to diversification in our workplace.

As part of our commitment to accessibility for all persons with disabilities, Kepler will, upon the request of the applicant, provide accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure equal access to applicants with disabilities. Please contact our People & Culture team, through our Career Page to make your accommodation needs known and we will consult with you to ensure suitable accommodation is provided.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Telecommunications, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, and Defense and Space Manufacturing

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