Software Project Engineer

Kepler Communications Inc.

full-time

Posted on: 9/23/2025

Origin: • 🇨🇦 Canada

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Mid-LevelSenior

LinuxRTOS

About the role

Lead execution of embedded and ground software deliverables across assigned work packages
Manage cost, schedule, and scope from concept through delivery, own the execution baseline
Coordinate across disciplines (systems, software, hardware, QA, integration) to ensure consistent progress and clear technical direction
Support interface development and integration between spacecraft and ground infrastructure
Run technical milestone planning and readiness (SRR, SDR, TRR, VRR)
Drive issue resolution, risk mitigation, and schedule recovery where needed
Maintain alignment between program-level objectives and day-to-day engineering work
Ensure adherence to software processes, quality standards, and system-level requirements
Own cost, schedule, and technical integration for reliable, high-performance satellite and ground systems

BS Degree in Software, Electrical, Systems Engineering, or similar
5+ years in technical leadership or project engineering roles, preferably in space, aerospace, automotive, or similar regulated environments
Experience delivering software-heavy systems, ideally covering embedded RTOS or Linux, ground software platforms, or both
Strong understanding of software architecture and the full software development lifecycle
Solid grasp of development, verification, and validation practices, including test planning and quality gates
Proficient in schedule management, cost estimation and completion tracking, and earned value methodologies
Ability to lead cross-functional teams in fast-paced, resource-constrained environments
Comfortable working in mixed hardware and software environments and resolving interface-level gaps
Familiar with modern software workflows including CI and CD, static analysis, and issue tracking
Effective communicator and decision-maker across engineering, PMO, and leadership teams