Embedded Software Designer

Kepler is on an audacious mission to deliver Internet connectivity to space, creating the infrastructure to support the rapidly increasing data needs of the space economy.

With 23 satellites launched to date and our optical constellation on the horizon, our ambition is to improve access to space-generated data, whether in LEO, MEO, GEO, or beyond!

Kepler is hard at work innovating and continuing to grow and expand our most important asset – the Team!

We're on the hunt for a top-tier Embedded Software Designer.

Your focus will be on software development and maintenance required for both space and ground-based assets for a growing fleet of spacecraft.

You'll be relied upon for input and decisions that will directly impact design and operation.

Responsibilities:

Design and develop reliable, high-quality software related to:

On board software for our next generation of satellites

Embedded Linux for both space and ground systems

Firmware and driversIoT modules

Writing thorough tests and documentation

Participating in software design review and code review processes

Work with electrical, digital design, and operations teams to identify required features and solidify the system architecture

Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers

Identify shortcomings in existing software components and direct future development efforts

Required Qualifications & Skills:

5+ years of embedded software development experience

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Strong software design and development skills, including algorithms, testing and debugging

Proficiency in C/C++, especially in embedded topics such as interrupt handlers, concurrency, memory mapped peripherals, and hardware interfaces (SPI, I2C, CAN)

Experience with embedded operating systems and build systems, including OpenEmbedded/Yocto and FreeRTOS

Embedded Linux experience including writing kernel modules, device trees, and drivers

Excellent communication skills

Ability to effectively use git

Bonus Points:

Master's degree

Python development experience

Experience developing software for aerospace applications

Experience developing multi-stage bootloaders

Strong knowledge of computer networking and modern networking protocols

Experience with RTL (Verilog and/or VHDL) and embedded SoCs

Hardware debugging experience (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc.)

Experience with ARM assembly

Full-time Regular

Kepler Communications is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We welcome applications from: Women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, visible minorities, people who identify as LGBTQ+ and others who may contribute to diversification in our workplace. As part of our commitment to accessibility for all persons with disabilities, Kepler will, upon the request of the applicant, provide accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure equal access to applicants with disabilities. Please contact our People & Culture team, through our Career Page to make your accommodation needs known and we will consult with you to ensure suitable accommodation is provided.