Kepler Communications

Senior Embedded Software Designer

Kepler Communications$159K — $209K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of experience in embedded software development for high-reliability systems
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • Strong fundamentals in software engineering covering design, debugging, testing, and maintainability
  • Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems; knowledge of concurrency and hardware communication interfaces
  • Experience with embedded Linux and/or RTOS; familiarity with build systems like Yocto/OpenEmbedded
  • Development experience with low-level Linux components like kernel modules and device drivers
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain high-quality embedded software for spacecraft and ground-based systems
  • Implement secure communications capabilities including encryption and authentication
  • Build and maintain low-level software components like device drivers and kernel modules
  • Develop automated tests and documentation for robust software delivery
  • Participate in architecture discussions and code reviews to ensure software quality
  • Collaborate with teams to define requirements and debug complex issues
  • Identify performance risks and drive improvements in existing systems
  • Provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineers and contribute to best practices

Benefits

  • Flexible working hours and remote work options
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Engagement in cutting-edge aerospace technology
  • Collaborative and multidisciplinary work environment
  • Support for work-life balance through various programs
Full Job Description
We9re on the hunt for a top-tier Embedded Software Engineer. Your focus will be on software development and maintenance required for both space and ground-based assets for a growing fleet of spacecraft. You9ll be relied upon for input and decisions that will directly impact design and operation.

Key Responsibilities:

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


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


  • Build and maintain low-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 with cross-functional teams to define system requirements, debug complex issues, and evolve system architecture


  • Identify performance 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


  • Bachelor9s 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


  • Proficiency in 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 as Yocto/OpenEmbedded and operating systems such as FreeRTOS


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


  • Experience developing and maintaining automated 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


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


Bonus Points:

  • Master9s degree in 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 Company9s 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

About Kepler Communications

Kepler Communications is a satellite telecommunications provider that is building a global network of satellites to provide connectivity for the Internet of Things (IoT) and other data services. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. Kepler's satellites are designed to provide low-cost, high-bandwidth connectivity to remote and underserved areas around the world. The company's technology is also being used to track ships and other vessels at sea, as well as to monitor environmental conditions and natural disasters. Kepler has partnerships with a number of companies and organizations, including the Canadian Space Agency, the European Space Agency, and the United Nations.
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50 employees
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Founded
2015

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