Senior Embedded Software Designer

Kepler; Deutschland; Remote; EUR 99.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Equity plan

Health insurance

Unlimited vacation

Relocation packages

Development fund

Office kitchen

Zusammenfassung

Kepler Communications is hiring an Embedded Software Engineer to advance software for our growing fleet of spacecraft and ground stations. You will contribute to reliable, high‑quality code across embedded platforms and real‑time environments.

You will design and implement low‑level drivers and security features, build automated tests, and create technical documentation, while collaborating with software, hardware and operations teams.

Qualifikationen

• 6+ years of embedded software in high‑reliability systems.
• BS in Computer Science/Engineering or related field.
• Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems.
• Experience with embedded Linux/RTOS and Yocto/OpenEmbedded.

Aufgaben

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for spacecraft and ground systems.
• Implement secure communications including encryption and key exchange.
• Develop low‑level components: drivers, kernel modules, hardware interfaces.
• Create automated tests, validation tools, and technical documentation.
• Participate in architecture, design reviews, and code reviews.
• Collaborate with software, hardware, and operations teams to meet requirements.

Kenntnisse

Embedded software

Debugging

Testing

Cross-functional

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/EE

Master's degree (bonus)

Tools

C/C++

Embedded Linux

RTOS

Yocto/OpenEmbedded

Device drivers

Jobbeschreibung

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 accessforspace-based assets, enabling a new era of data-driven exploration and innovation.With 33 satellites launched to date, Kepleroperatesthe first commercial optical data relay constellation, enabling real-time, continuous space communications while supporting advanced on-orbitcomputeand 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 ofwhat’spossible in space. We believe great ideas come from diverse perspectives, andwe’recommitted to creating an environment where you can grow, lead, and make a global impact.

Ifyou’reready 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 certifiedGreat Place to Work®, five years in a row!

We'reon the hunt for a top-tier Embedded Software Engineer. Your focus will be on software development and maintenancerequiredfor both space and ground-based assets for a growing fleet of spacecraft.You'llbe relied upon for input and decisions that will directlyimpactdesign and operation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, andmaintainreliable, high-quality embedded software for both spacecraft and ground-based systems supporting a growing fleet of satellites

• Design and implement secure communicationscapabilities, including encryption, authentication, and key exchange for next-generation data links

• Build andmaintainlow-level software components including device drivers, kernel modules, hardware interfaces, and platform services

• Develop automated tests, validation tools, and technical documentation to support robust software delivery and long-term maintainability

• Participate in software architecture discussions, design reviews, and code reviews to ensure software quality and system reliability

• Collaborate closely withcross-functionalteams to define system requirements, debug complex issues, and evolve system architecture

• Identifyperformance gaps, reliability risks, and architectural shortcomings in existing systems, and drive improvements across the software stack

• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to junior engineers while contributing to engineering best practices and development standards

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 6+ years of experience developing embedded software for complex, high-reliability systems

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience

• Strong software engineering fundamentals, including system design, debugging, testing, performance analysis, and maintainable code development

• Proficiencyin C/C++ for embedded systems, including concurrency, interrupt handling, memory-mapped peripherals, and hardware communication interfaces such as SPI, I2C, UART, and CAN

• Experience developing software for embedded Linux and/or RTOS environments, including familiarity with build systems such asYocto/OpenEmbeddedand operating systems such asFreeRTOS

• Experience developing low-level embedded Linux components including kernel modules, device drivers, and device tree integrations

• Experience developing andmaintainingautomated test frameworks, validation tooling, or hardware/software integration test environments

• Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across software, hardware, and operations teams

• Proficiencywith modern software development workflows and tools, including Git-based version control and code review practices

Bonus Points:

• Master's degreein Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field

• Experience developing software for aerospace applications

• Experience implementing embedded security solutions such as secure boot, hardware security modules (HSMs), certificate/key management, authentication, or encrypted communications

• Familiarity with Linux networking concepts and infrastructure, including routing, interfaces,netlink, or packet-processing pipelines

• Experience developing multi-stage bootloaders

• Strong knowledge of computer networking and modern networking protocols

• Experience with RTL (Verilog and/or VHDL) and embedded SoCs

Salary Range: $159,288 - $209,288 CAD

Actual total compensation will be determined at the Company’s discretion and is based on a variety of job-related factors, which may include, but are not limited to, relevant knowledge, skills, experience, performance, and education and/or training. The Company encourages all qualified applicants to apply, even if the posted salary range does not align with their expectations, as it does not reflect our total compensation package.

Job Type: This is for a current vacancy

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.