Kepler Communications Hiring for Senior AOCS Engineer at Toronto, ON Full Time

Kepler is on a Mission to bring the internet to space. Incorporated in 2015, Kepler’s guiding star is to enable the space economy through the creation of a communication network in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) that will provide connectivity services to other space missions, be they on orbit in LEO, MEO, GEO, or beyond. With an expanding base of early customers and our first 19 satellites in orbit, Kepler is continuing to grow and expand its most important asset – the Team! Based out of our HQ in Toronto and with an office in the UK and a newly formed office in the US we are building towards a truly global company delivering a product for the whole world.

As a Senior AOCS Engineer (attitude and orbital control sub-systems) with Kepler you will be in a rare in unique position to rapidly design, build, test, and iterate on ground-up system designs for low Earth orbit spacecraft.

In this role you will take center stage in deploying a ground-breaking system capable of supporting near constant operation of multiple articulating optical inter-satellite links, ground and inter-satellite radio links, optimizing its orbit position (via propulsion) with respect to the other Kepler satellites and Customers, and more … all hosted on a microsatellite. The challenges are massive and unrivaled – giving the you the chance to set the state of the art for the industry for years to come.

You will be a key member in the technical design, deployment, and operation of our constellation, working with the team developing the system, algorithms, and tools that manage the attitude and trajectories of our next generation of orbital assets. You will work tightly with the hardware, AIT, systems, and software development teams to maintain exceptional performance of our assets through iterative design, development and hardware-in the loop testing.

Responsibilities:
Design and analysis of satellite attitude determination and control systems and supporting tools.

Scope capabilities and requirements for the AOCS system and set solution pathways for development.

Champion the AOCS Subsystem Development.

Select (or design where necessary) sensor and actuator suites capable of meeting objectives.

Work with suppliers, subcontractors, and internal design teams to develop and implement a state-of-the art attitude control system and its multiple components.

Design and create efficient calibration and test set-ups and equipment.

Develop and execute integration, test, and calibration plans.

Help scope and implement optimal orbit raising, satellite and constellation maneuvers, and station keeping algorithms.

Analyze platform stability to ensure low jitter for line-of-sight instruments.

Various first principles derived analyses.

Champion orbit dynamic knowledge within the organization.

Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (physics, electrical, mechanical, aerospace engineering).

3 – 10 years of relevant experience.

Strong understanding of aerospace systems and engineering fundamentals.

Demonstrated professional experience in either satellite attitude determination and control or orbit raising and station keeping.

Strong understanding of spacecraft control and determination hardware and its implementation.

Strong understanding of orbital mechanics, classical dynamics and the low-earth orbit environment.

Experience with flexible body control, orbital maneuvering, sensor filtering, fault management, software development, and navigation filtering.

Capable of identifying and solving complex problems with little to no supervision or direction.

Passion for advancing the commercial space industry.

Ability to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding start-up atmosphere.

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

Bonus Points:
Master’s degree in relevant field (electrical, mechanical, industrial, aerospace engineering).

Full lifecycle development experience of three axis stabilized spacecraft incorporating momentum, magnetic, and propulsive control.

Optics or electronics experience.

Understanding of the product development lifecycle process, including analysis and design, development tools and technologies, release and version control, contemporary testing methodologies and deployment management.

Experience developing in Matlab & Simulink, Python and C++.

Strong capability in system modeling and simulation, and software development.

Experience with technical management and leading a small team of specialists.

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, through our Career Page to make your accommodation needs known and we will consult with you to ensure suitable accommodation is provided.