Senior Satellite Systems Architect — Lead Engineer

Clutch Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation with equity

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Unlimited vacation and parental leave

Company-wide holidays shutdown

Relocation packages available

Professional development fund

Fully stocked Toronto office kitchen

Town Hall and company-wide events

Great Place to Work certification

Job summary

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

You will translate program objectives into executable technical plans, aligning requirements, architecture, interfaces, trade studies, verification evidence, and risk decisions across a large cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in space systems engineering, spacecraft development, or a leadership role.
• Experience delivering across satellite program lifecycles and cross-program collaboration.
• Strong knowledge of requirements management, architecture, interfaces, verification, and readiness.
• Ability to lead major technical reviews and coordinate with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Experience using AI-assisted tools to improve engineering workflows while maintaining rigor.

Responsibilities

• Be the lead systems engineering authority for a satellite program or major scope.
• Translate objectives into clear technical direction across architecture and verification planning.
• Lead system-level design and integration across spacecraft subsystems.
• Partner with PM, Product Assurance, suppliers, customers, and leadership to align execution.
• Lead technical reviews, trade studies, anomaly investigations, and readiness milestones.
• Manage technical risks with structured problem solving and escalation paths.
• Represent the technical team in program reviews and customer discussions.
• Mentor engineers to improve systems engineering, integration, and verification practices.

Skills

Systems engineering leadership

Stakeholder management

Technical writing

Risk management

Cross-functional leadership

Decision making

AI-assisted engineering tools

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace/Systems/EE/SE

Job description

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

You will translate program objectives into executable technical plans, aligning requirements, architecture, interfaces, trade studies, verification evidence, and risk decisions across a large cross-functional