Principal Engineer overseeing satellite systems engineering for Kepler Communications. Act as senior technical authority and mentor across multiple satellite mission projects.
Responsibilities
Act as an independent technical authority across satellite missions and development efforts
Review and validate system architectures, requirements baselines, and major technical decisions
Ensure consistency and technical rigor across projects
Identify systemic technical risks and recurring challenges across ongoing work
Serve as a reviewer for major lifecycle milestones such as SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, and FRR
Critically assess design outputs, trade studies, and verification approaches produced by engineering teams
Provide clear, actionable technical feedback to ensure teams remain on a sound and executable path
Support anomaly investigations and technical issue resolution when senior judgment is required
Translate Kepler’s satellite systems strategy into clear technical expectations and engineering guardrails
Support early-phase mission definition, concept development, and proposal activities
Help teams convert high-level mission goals into executable and technically robust system designs
Advise leadership on technical readiness, maturity, and risk across ongoing and proposed efforts
Mentor systems engineers, architects, and technical leads through guidance, review, and coaching
Act as a trusted escalation point for complex system-level technical questions
Promote disciplined systems engineering practices and strong technical judgment across teams
Influence technical culture through expertise and example rather than formal authority
Support technical discussions with customers, partners, and agencies as a senior subject matter expert
Contribute to institutional programs by ensuring compliance, rigor, and mission assurance expectations
Communicate complex technical assessments clearly to leadership and non-technical stakeholders
Balance institutional engineering discipline with startup agility and pragmatism
Requirements
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
15+ years of experience in satellite systems engineering and space mission development
Demonstrated end-to-end space mission experience (concept through launch and operations)
Deep understanding of satellite system architecture, integration, requirements, and verification
Proven ability to operate as a senior technical authority across multiple concurrent efforts
Experience working in both institutional program environments and fast-moving commercial or startup contexts
Strong technical judgment and ability to influence without direct authority
Benefits
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.
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