Electrical Engineering Manager at Kepler Communications

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Kepler Communications Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Aerospace, Satellite Communications, Space TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
  • 6+ years of experience in board-level electrical hardware development
  • 3+ years in management of electrical or cross-functional engineering teams with a focus on electrical hardware development
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience recruiting, hiring, and developing high-performing engineers
  • Adapts well to changes in priorities and effectively deals with ambiguity; comfortable working in a start-up environment

Responsibilities

  • Lead and grow a high-performing team of electrical design engineers developing dense and complex PCBAs (20+ layers), battery/solar systems, and cable harness assemblies
  • Provide ongoing coaching, technical guidance, and career development through regular 1:1s and structured performance reviews
  • Establish and enforce engineering processes that drive quality, consistency, and long-term reliability in alignment with Kepler’s internal design standards
  • Collaborate with project engineers, product managers, and architects to define product attributes, resource plans, and budget estimates
  • Participate in system and product design reviews to deliver constructive feedback and guide engineers in advanced design methodologies
  • Champion knowledge sharing across the organization to strengthen the team’s collective technical expertise and promote continuous improvement
  • Support hiring plans, lead interviews, and onboard new team members

Skills

Electrical Engineering
PCB Design
Analog Design
Digital Design
Power Electronics
RF Engineering
FPGA
Embedded Systems
CAD
Cross-functional Collaboration

Kepler Communications

Provides real-time space communication services

About Kepler Communications

Kepler Communications provides continuous connectivity for space missions through its comprehensive infrastructure known as The Kepler Network. This network includes constellations, ground stations, and communication solutions that enhance telemetry, tracking, and command (TT&C) capabilities. By utilizing intersatellite links and increasing data downlink capacity, Kepler enables seamless access to on-orbit data for clients such as satellite operators and space stations. The company offers various communication services, including S Band, Ku Band, and Optical services, which help to address gaps in space communications. Unlike its competitors, Kepler simplifies the process for its customers by handling regulatory filings, allowing them to focus on their missions. The goal of Kepler Communications is to make space-generated data universally accessible and to support human exploration beyond Earth.

Toronto, CanadaHeadquarters
2015Year Founded
$168.4MTotal Funding
SERIES_CCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, AerospaceIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Risks

Amazon's Project Kuiper poses a competitive threat with its optical mesh network.
Wyvern's US expansion could impact Kepler's market share in satellite services.
Rapid OISL advancements by competitors may outpace Kepler's technological offerings.

Differentiation

Kepler offers real-time connectivity for space missions, unlike traditional intermittent satellite links.
Their Global Data ServiceTM packs more Mbps into nanosatellites than competitors.
Kepler's everywhereIoTTM provides low-cost, bi-directional narrowband satellite service for global IoT connectivity.

Upsides

Kepler's $92M funding round highlights strong investor confidence in their satellite network.
ESA's contract with Kepler opens doors for collaborations with major space agencies.
Growing interest in OISL technology could enhance Kepler's network capabilities.

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