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Satellite Operations Engineer
Engineering - Toronto, Ontario

Kepler is changing the face of satellite communications by launching a constellation of telecommunication nanosatellites! With the recent success of our Series A funding, a handful of early customers, and our first two satellites in orbit, Kepler is currently doubling in size!

We invest heavily to deliver the best products to our customers, and so we’re on the hunt for a top-tier Satellite Operations Engineer.

At Kepler, you’ll have the opportunity to work with a small dedicated team of engineers to build and operate a constellation of satellites. You will develop the satellite LEOP, commissioning and standard operating procedures and implement them in flight.

Day-to-day, you will interface with the engineering team to identify key technical risks and develop recovery methods. You’ll also have the opportunity to define, build and test ground systems to support constellation operations. Here is a little more detail on the things we expect you to do:

Spacecraft in Orbit

Perform nominal operations to keep spacecraft healthy and delivering their services

Address anomalies to ensure rapid return to service

Trending and performance analysis of the spacecraft platform and payload

Continually improve operations and processes to be more efficient

Update and develop tools that automate ground based scheduling, commanding and monitoring

On-call operations support to respond to alerts and investigate anomalous conditions

Spacecraft in Development

Support launch and commissioning preparations

Test spacecraft functionality throughout development process

Create and validate operating procedures for all mission phases

Participate in spacecraft conceptual studies: PDR, CDR, and FRR

Provide input on design as influenced by intended future operations, especially where onboard autonomy and FDIR are concerned

Ground Segment

Participate in the definition, design, testing and deployment of ground segment software tools, with a particular focus on automation and scalability

Development of operating procedures for monitoring and maintenance of ground segment elements

Position Requirements

University degree in a relevant discipline

Knowledge of spacecraft mission analysis and design

Basic knowledge of LEO and sun-synchronous orbits and what they mean for pass geometries, revisit times, etc.

Background knowledge of spacecraft attitude/orbit determination and control systems

0-3 years of experience operating/testing a 3-axis stabilized spacecraft with responsibility for one or more platform subsystems or instruments or the platform as a whole

Experience in specification of system operational concepts and constraints

Aptitude for creating timelines for systems that have many elements and constraints

Basic programming knowledge

Bonus Points

Experience in defining/implementing FDIR and automation

Knowledge of spacecraft command and control systems

Experience in the operation or development of satellite ground segment facilities

Programming skills in C/C++ and/or scripting language (e.g. Python).

Experience in procedure change control and configuration management processes

Knowledge of RF communications

Kepler Communications Inc. 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 LGBT 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 by phone at: +1 (437) 637-0047 to make your accommodation needs known and we will consult with you to ensure suitable accommodation is provided.

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