What We Offer: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.We’re a certified Great Place to Work®, five years in a row!We are looking for a Satellite Operator who can contribute significantly to our growing team. This role involves working with a dedicated team of engineers to build, operate, and manage our satellite constellation. You will play a crucial role in developing and implementing satellite commissioning and standard operating procedures, ensuring the health and optimal performance of our satellites and the Kepler Network as a whole.Key Responsibilities:Perform nominal operations to maintain spacecraft health, the Kepler Network and service deliveryAddress and resolve anomalies for rapid service restorationConduct trending and performance analysis of spacecraft platforms and payloadsDevelop, implement, and continuously improve operations and processes for enhanced efficiencySupport launch and commissioning preparations for new spacecraftPrepare and execute LEOP and commissioning of future Kepler spacecraftTest spacecraft functionality throughout the development processParticipate in spacecraft conceptual studies and design input, focusing on onboard autonomy and FDIRUpdate and develop tools to automate operational tasks, enhancing efficiency and reliabilityDevelop and validate operating procedures for all mission phasesTriage, support, escalate and resolve internal and customer-raised issuesParticipate in rotating weekly on-call operations (including shiftwork and out-of-hours support) to monitor satellite health and the overall Kepler Network and operationsRequired Skills & Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field, or relevant experienceKnowledge of LEO, sun-synchronous orbits, and their implications for satellite operationsKnowledge of spacecraft command and control systemsWorking knowledge of Python and comfort in a Linux environmentExperience in spacecraft operation or testing, ideally with responsibility for platform subsystems or instrumentsAptitude for operating systems with multiple elements and constraintsDemonstrated strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving abilitiesDemonstrated willingness and ability to leverage AI-assisted engineering and development tools to improve productivity, design quality, and innovation while adapting to evolving technologies and best practicesBasic programming knowledge, with bonus points for skills in Python, or other scripting languagesDemonstrated attention to detail and organization skillsAbility to work under pressureAbility to support operational requirements and a degree of flexibility, including participation in shift work & on call, that may involve evenings, nights, weekends, and other non-standard hoursBonus Points:Experience with networking/communications (antennas, modems, RF, network infrastructure)Employment Equity & Accommodation Statement Kepler Communications is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please contact our People & Culture team at accommodation@kepler.space, and we will work with you to meet your needs.
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