Embedded Software Designer

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Kepler Communications Inc.

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Aerospace • Telecommunications • Defense

Kepler Communications Inc. is a company focused on advancing mission communications in space. They offer a cutting-edge optical network that facilitates real-time data relay between satellites, addressing the challenges of on-orbit communications. By employing a hybrid RF and optical network, Kepler is turning satellites into Internet exchange points, enabling rapid data transfers for Earth observation, defense, and human space flight. They continue to expand on-space capabilities by improving infrastructure that supports seamless and secure access to space-generated data across various markets, including defense, intelligence, and space sustainability.

51 - 200 employees

Founded 2015

🚀 Aerospace

📡 Telecommunications

📋 Description

• Design and develop reliable, high-quality software related to onboard satellite software, embedded Linux for space and ground systems, firmware, drivers, and IoT modules • Write thorough tests and documentation • Participate 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

🎯 Requirements

• 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: Master's degree • Bonus: Python development experience • Bonus: Experience developing software for aerospace applications • Bonus: Experience developing multi-stage bootloaders • Bonus: Strong knowledge of computer networking and modern networking protocols • Bonus: Experience with RTL (Verilog and/or VHDL) and embedded SoCs • Bonus: Hardware debugging experience (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc.) • Bonus: Experience with ARM assembly

🏖️ 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. • Certified Great Place to Work® (five years in a row).