Embedded Software Engineering Intern, Kepler

September 2025

Salary not provided

Python

Linux

C++

Git

Toronto

More information about location

Office located in Ward Street, Toronto

Satellite communications company

Job no longer available

Satellite communications company

101-200 employees

B2BEnterpriseCommunicationInternet of ThingsTelecommunicationsAerospace

Job no longer available

Salary not provided

Python

Linux

C++

Git

Toronto

More information about location

Office located in Ward Street, Toronto

101-200 employees

B2BEnterpriseCommunicationInternet of ThingsTelecommunicationsAerospace

Company mission

To build the internet for space.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

2+ years of embedded systems experience
Currently enrolled in a Computer Science or equivalent degree program
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 and drivers
Excellent communication skills
Ability to effectively use git
Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program and returning to studies after the internship
Available for a full-time, 4, 8, 12, or 16 month internship beginning September 2025

Desirable

Relevant experience with hobbies or University design team
Python development experience
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.)

What the job involves

We invest heavily to deliver the best products to our customers, and so we’re on the hunt for a top-tier Embedded Software Engineering Intern who will have the opportunity to work on a variety of tasks, including satellite on-board software, payload software, IoT modules and ground equipment
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 drivers; IoT 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

Our take

Low Earth Orbit satellites pass over Earth once every 90 minutes, passing data and communications through radio waves. Kepler, which was founded by Alumni of the University of Toronto’s aerospace community, responds to the opinion that these small daily intervals are not enough, as the need for the internet outside of Earth is set to become more prevalent.

Kepler has 23 satellites in low-Earth orbit, with plans for a future network of over 100. Its satellite technology sets the company apart, as they are much smaller and cheaper than traditional alternatives. It mainly serves the maritime and aviation industries, as well as governments.

An influx of funding has enabled Kepler to grow, with its latest funding round bringing its total to over $200M. While it planned to launch its optical data relay network in 2024, it's not yet operational, it has, however, successfully tested optical inter-satellite links and plans to deploy an initial fleet of 10 optical satellites, complementing its existing radio frequency system and advancing its goal of global connectivity.

Freddie

Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Insights

Top investors

Glassdoor (4.2)

Company

Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)

Apr 2023

$92m

SERIES C

Jun 2021

$60m

SERIES B

Total funding: $173.1m

Company benefits

Unlimited Vacation
Comprehensive Health Coverage
Stock Options
Flexible & Hybrid Work Options
Professional Development

Company HQ

Junction-Wallace Emerson, Toronto, ON

Leadership

Mina Mitry

(Co-Founder & CEO)

Previously the Director of Engineering at teaBOT and President of the University of Toronto Aeronautics Team.

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