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Spacecraft Electrical Architect

100% Remote Full-time Open now

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 ofwhat’spossible 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!

What We Offer:

- Competitive compensation

with 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 parties

and frequent in-office team events.

- Relocation packages

available for approved roles.

- $1,500 annual professional development fund

to support your growth.

- Fully stocked Toronto office kitchen

with snacks, drinks, games and top-notch kitchen appliances.

- Town Halls, Celebration Calls, and Company-wide events

to stay connected and engaged.

- We’re a certified

Great Place to Work

®, four years in a row!

We are on the hunt for a talented

Spacecraft

Electrical Architect with a passion for emerging space technology and a desire to join Kepler’s electrical engineering team.

System Architecture & Design:

Own end-to-end electrical architecture for satellite power and communication systems, ensuring scalability, maintainability, reliability, and performance

Establish system-level electrical requirements, including interface management, clocking architectures, power and electrical budgets and flow-down of mission objectives

Collaborate with architects from other disciplines to inform, align, and guide the spacecraft design

Act as a subject matter expert, establish requirements for and lead the evaluation of COTS and other system and subsystem level components, specifically focusing on the electrical discipline

Technical Leadership & Collaboration:

Ensure the quality of system, subsystem, and unit-level designs within electrical systems, while providing technical guidance to electrical designers and engineers

Lead and/or support project team sizing and resource planning efforts across internal and external programs, ensuring alignment and managing cost targets and development schedules

Represent Electrical Engineering at Kepler during internal and external design reviews (e.g. PDR,CDR, etc.)

Assist in the establishment and modification of internal electrical design processes and procedures

Documentation & Process Improvement:

Maintain comprehensive architecture documentation, design rationale, and implementation guidelines

Stay informed on emerging trends, industry standards, and best practices in space electrical architecture

Thisroleisprimarilyremote;however,itrequiresaminimumoffive(5)consecutivebusinessdayson-siteatKepler’sTorontoHeadquartersoncepermonth.TravelexpensescoveredbyKepler,percompanytravelpolicy. Kepleroffersrelocationsupportandon-site(hybrid)ispreferred.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent field.
  • 10+ years of electrical hardware design experience including significant experience in an Electrical Architect role.
  • Experienced in mixed-signal, high-speed, and power systems, including complex systems with multiple processing elements in the space environment.
  • Experience in space industry electrical development, including flight hardware and ground systems.
  • Familiarity with NASA and ESA ECSS standards (e.g., ECSS-E-ST-20C).
  • Knowledge of hardware/software co-design and FPGA-based processing architectures.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to create professional design standards and thorough robust design documentation.
  • Experience leading complex technical projects from start to finish.
  • Additional Information

    Use of AI in Recruitment

    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.

    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

    [email protected], and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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