Systems Engineering Manager, kepler
Satellite communications
Open for applications
Satellite communications
101-200 employees
Open for applications
101-200 employees
Company mission
To build the internet for space.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering
- 5+ years' experience in an engineering and manufacturing environment in a high-reliability technology industry
- Direct experience in a systems engineering role in a multidisciplinary development project
- Experience with systems engineering and requirements management/verification tools
- 2+ years’ experience leading and managing teams and technical staff
- Ability to recruit, integrate and train new employees
- Adapts well to changes in priorities and effectively deals with ambiguity
- Results-driven, metrics oriented and highly analytical skills to drive improvements
- Excellent leadership, communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills
- Ability to distil complex problems to fundamentals to solve with analysis, similarity, or creativity
Desirable
- Previous work experience in the Space Industry
- Knowledge and understanding of space environment and development standards such as GSFC-STD-7000 (GEvS), IPC J-STD-001 S, ECSS, CCSDS, MIL-STD-1540, ASTM E595, etc
What the job involves
- Kepler is looking for a dynamic leader who enjoys technical challenges in a fast-paced environment, applies sound judgement in successful planning and execution, meets commitments and communicates effectively with all stakeholders
- As a Systems Engineering Manager at Kepler, you will be responsible for leading and developing a world-class team of engineers
- Establish a vision and growth strategy for the systems engineering team
- Assist in system specifications for highly complex technical projects
- Provide System based analysis for project developments
- Coordinate the system and sub-system requirements verification matrices
- Manage activities of the systems engineering teams
- Advocate for design to cost, design for test and design for manufacturability
- Troubleshoot system behaviour anomalies, determine root cause analysis and provide technical guidance to steer the team towards resolution
- Clearly communicate with engineering stakeholders on test and verification plans
- Tool/MBSE-lite implementation
- Configuration management and management of design information standards
- Implement and promote a rapid pace of innovation by personifying a “can-do” attitude
- Support design engineering on DFMA, DFT and PFMEA
- Provide leadership, coaching, and mentoring, during weekly 1:1’s, conduct semiannual performance reviews, and inspire your team to achieve mission success utilizing Kepler Career Development and Learning & Development programs
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 19 nanosatellites 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, bringing in more and more specialists and engineers to achieve its mission of bringing the internet to space. Its latest round, which brings its overall funding to over $200 million, will specifically be used to support the launch of its optical data relay network, planned for 2024, that will complement its existing radio frequency network.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Apr 2023
$92m
SERIES C
Jun 2021
$60m
SERIES B
Total funding: $173.1m
Company benefits
- Office in Downtown Toronto
- Unlimited Vacation
- Full Benefits Plan
- Evaluation System
- Professional Development
- Grow in the Space Industry
- Stock Options
- Ownership & Influence
- Office Snacks
- Supportive Leave Policy
- Wellness Initiatives
- Offsites & Team Building
- Flexible Working Hours
- Peer Recognition
- Launch Satellites
Company HQ
Chinatown, Toronto, ON
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Leadership
Mina Mitry
(CEO)Previously Director of Engineering at teaBOT and President of University of Toronto Aeronautics Team.
Mark Michael
(CTO)Previously Technical Systems Analyst at RBC and DB2 Kernel Developer at IBM.
Wen Cheng Chong
(CPSO)Previously Flight Sciences Engineering Analyst at Bombardier Aerospace, went on to become an Android Developer at teaBOT. Just before founding Kepler they were a Flight Sciences Engineering Professional at Bombardier Aerospace.
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