Satellite Systems Design & Analysis Lead
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Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field
- 7+ years of experience in spacecraft systems engineering with a strong focus on system architecture, technical budgets, and cross-disciplinary design trades
- Proven expertise in conducting system-level trade studies and managing spacecraft budgets including mass, power, link, propellant, reliability/availability
- Familiarity with mission analysis outputs, including ΔV budgets, coverage, orbital constraints, and how they drive spacecraft architecture
- Experience developing and applying FDIR , FMECA , and reliability strategies at spacecraft or system level
- Strong technical leadership and mentoring skills, with interest in growing a functional team and developing engineering talent
- Ability to define repeatable processes, improve technical standards, and drive consistency across programs
- Experience using AI-enabled tools, workflow automation, or agent-based systems to improve engineering productivity, technical documentation, analysis workflows, or knowledge management
- Ability to identify high-value opportunities for automation or AI assistance within systems engineering workflows and translate them into practical, maintainable solutions
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities
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At Kepler Communications, we're not just imagining the future of on-demand space connectivity - we're leading it! Our mission is to provide real-time Internet access for space-based assets, enabling a new era of data-driven exploration and innovation. With 33 satellites launched to date, Kepler operates the first commercial optical data relay constellation, enabling real-time, continuous space communications while supporting advanced on-orbit compute and hosted payload capabilities. Industry-leading technology is only part of the story. What sets Kepler apart is our team: bold thinkers, skilled builders, and passionate problem-solvers who thrive on pushing the boundaries of what's possible in space. We believe great ideas come from diverse perspectives, and we're committed to creating an environment where you can grow, lead, and make a global impact. If you're ready to reach higher, move faster, and do work that shapes the future space economy - this is your launchpad. Come build the future with Kepler!
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