Embedded Software Designer – Processing & Algorithms (Contingent)

Position Status: Contingent Upon Program Award
 
We’re on the hunt for a top-tier Embedded Software Engineer - Processing & Algorithms to build the processing software that turns raw sensor data into actionable information. Your focus will be on signal, image, and EO/IR processing algorithms across a growing fleet of spacecraft, spanning both space and ground-based assets. You’ll be relied upon for input and decisions that will directly impact design and operation.

Key Responsibilities:

- Design and develop reliable, high-quality software related to:

- Processing pipelines for EO/IR, signal, and image data across space and ground systems

- Interfacing with imaging and data sensors to collect and analyze data

- On-board software for our next generation of satellites

- Support the development of detection and tracking algorithms, including evaluating and integrating third-party IP from vendors and partners into the processing pipeline

- Writing thorough tests and documentation

- Participating in software design review and code review processes

- Work with electrical, digital design, and operations teams to identify required features and solidify the system architecture

- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers

- Identify shortcomings in existing software components and direct future development efforts

Required Skills & Qualifications:

- 5+ years of embedded software development experience

- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent

- Strong software design and development skills, including algorithms, testing and debugging

- Proficiency in C/C++, especially in embedded topics such as concurrency, memory -mapped peripherals, and hardware interfaces (SPI, I2C, CAN)

- Experience developing EO/IR, signal, or image processing algorithms

- Demonstrated 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 practices

- Comfortable using AI-assisted tooling for code development and testing

- Experience interfacing with different imaging and data sensors to collect and analyze data

- Experience with embedded operating systems and build systems, including OpenEmbedded/Yocto and FreeRTOS

- Excellent communication skills

- Ability to effectively use Git and associated CI/CD features

Bonus Points:

- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent

- Experience developing software for aerospace applications

- Experience with detection and tracking algorithms for both edge and ground processing

- Experience using ML/AI as part of the processing pipeline

- Experience interfacing with FPGA or GPU processing hardware

- Background (industry or personal projects) in sensor data collection and analysis

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 [email protected], and we will work with you to meet your needs.