Avionics Architect - Remote Opportunity

About the Role

At Kepler Communications, we're not just imagining the future of on-demand space connectivity - we're leading it! We are seeking an Avionics Architect to join our team in a remote capacity. This role is pivotal in defining and driving the end-to-end avionics architecture for our next-generation satellite avionics platform. If you’re ready to reach higher, move faster, and do work that shapes the future space economy - this is your launchpad.

What You'll Do

• Own the top-level avionics architecture for a satellite platform, including system decomposition, interface strategy, and architectural trade studies.
• Define architectures that support high-speed networking payloads (up to 100G), backplanes, management networks, and system boot and recovery concepts.
• Lead the design of robust Failure Detection, Isolation, and Recovery (FDIR) systems, ensuring safe-mode behavior and firmware recovery across the spacecraft.
• Document and maintain the avionics technical baseline, including architecture diagrams and design justifications.
• Provide technical leadership through architecture reviews and integration planning.
• Perform engineering analyses including reliability, radiation tolerance, and signal integrity.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with networking, GNC, RF, software, and mechanical teams.
• Support supplier selection for critical avionics functions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent; Master's Degree is a plus.
• 10+ years of experience in spacecraft avionics or complex embedded hardware systems.
• Demonstrated experience architecting complex multi-board systems.
• Strong background in high-speed networking architecture.
• Experience with system architecture for compute platforms using modern SoCs and FPGAs.
• Ability to evaluate architectural trade-offs across various constraints.
• Strong communication skills and ability to produce clear technical documentation.
• Comfortable operating across system-level architecture and detailed interface design.

Nice to Have

• Experience in aerospace or high-reliability environments.
• Low-level electrical design experience.
• Familiarity with space standards (NASA or ECSS).
• Experience working with Altium.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation with a robust equity plan.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Unlimited vacation and supportive parental leave policy.
• Relocation packages available for approved roles.
• $1,500 annual professional development fund.
• Fully stocked office kitchen with snacks and drinks.
• Company-wide events to stay connected.
• We’re a certified Great Place to Work® for five years in a row!