RF and Optical Satellite Communications Chief Architect - Kepler US
Kepler Communications Inc.
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Qualifications
- 15+ years of directly related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience with commercial and federal customers.
- Proven track record in innovation strategy.
Responsibilities
- Lead technical development of high-level solutions for new market opportunities.
- Contribute to marketing and sales materials for new technical solutions.
- Partner with sales and engineering teams to develop customer-focused solutions.
Skills
Education
Job description
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At Kepler Communications, we're not just imagining the future of connectivity - we’re leading it!
Our mission is to provide real-time Internet access in space, enabling a new era of data-driven exploration and innovation. With 23 satellites already launched and a next-generation optical network on the way, we’re creating the infrastructure that will power the space economy for decades to come.
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!
- Competitive compensation designed to recognize and reward your contributions.
- 401(k) and an annual Wellness Allowance.
- Unlimited vacation, supportive parental leave policy, and company‑wide holiday shutdown.
- Semi‑annual company-wide parties and regular (virtual and team) events.
- Relocation packages available for approved roles.
- $1,500 annual professional development fund to support your growth.
- Town Halls, Celebration Calls and frequent company-wide events to stay connected and engaged.
- We’re a certified Great Place to Work®, five years in a row at our Canadian headquarters.
As Kepler begins to scale globally, a priority expansion market is the United States, both commercially and supporting US government customers. Kepler’s new US‑based Chief Architect will report directly to the Kepler Communications US President and be pivotal in growing the business technologically as well as providing critical support for the engineering and business‑development teams. The Chief Architect will also support the Kepler executive team on key strategic initiatives that will increase usage and capabilities of the Kepler Network.
As a key member of a passionate, accomplished team of experts, you will participate in the technical development of satellites and their subsystems – laser‑focused on the Kepler vision of building the internet in space. We are seeking a proactive, self‑driven, service‑oriented individual with excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills that can thrive in a fast‑paced environment. In this hands‑on position, you will work with business‑development, engineering, and Kepler’s customers to drive growth and market presence for the Kepler US entity. This position will directly impact the history of space development and the growth of the space economy, requiring your dedicated commitment and detailed attention toward effective and timely development of Kepler’s unique space solutions.
- Technical visionary leading the architecting and development of high‑level technical solutions, concepts, and applications for new market opportunities from inception through commercialization in concert with business‑development and engineering.
- Customer champion contributing to the development of marketing and sales materials for new technical concepts, applications and solutions, including customer presentations and proposals.
- Partner with the sales & business‑development and engineering teams to identify and develop solutions that address the needs of US government customers as well as strategic applications from the company’s existing portfolio of technologies and capabilities.
- Partner with Kepler’s engineering team to identify, assess and advance technical upgrades to existing products supporting efforts in the US, both commercial and government, as well as key strategic initiatives worldwide.
- Maintain a working knowledge of space‑industry developments, markets, cutting‑edge technologies and associated trends.
- Serve as the technology leader on Kepler’s US leadership team.
- Travel approximately 25‑30% annually (domestic and international).
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or scientific field.
- 15+ years of directly related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience interacting and co‑architecting solutions with commercial and federal customers.
- Strong designer, with an ability to take an idea from a notional concept and develop it into a product or service that has technical credibility and is responsive to a business case and market.
- Strong technology leader with a proven track record in innovation strategy within new product development, strategic planning, goal setting, process development and budgeting.
- Experienced managing and mentoring individuals and technical teams within an agile environment.
- Excellent communication, leadership and strategic thinking abilities with a problem‑solving aptitude.
- Strong ability to convey technical topics in easy‑to‑understand business terms and work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams and external partners.
- Intellectual horsepower with the ability to identify new opportunities, drive clarity, create focus and make tough decisions in complex and dynamic contexts.
- Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to present with credibility a technical or business case to executive leadership.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Current and/or active US TS DOD clearance.
- Master’s degree or PhD in technology or a business discipline.
At Kepler Communications, all hiring decisions are made by people. Human recruiters are involved in every step of our recruitment process. We use AI‑based tools (such as Lever AI and HireEZ) to assist with the initial review of applications by ranking candidates based on job‑relevant criteria. These tools support—but do not replace—human judgment.
Kepler is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact our People & Culture team at accommodation@kepler.space, and we will work with you to meet your needs.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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