Senior Modeling & Simulation (S&M) Engineer

Job Location:

Toronto - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At Kepler Communications were not just imagining the future of on-demand space connectivity - were leading it!

Our mission is to provide real-time Internet accessforspace-based assets enabling a new era of data-driven exploration and 33 satellites launched to date Kepleroperatesthe first commercial optical data relay constellation enabling real-time continuous space communications while supporting advanced on-orbitcomputeand 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 ofwhatspossible in space. We believe great ideas come from diverse perspectives andwerecommitted to creating an environment where you can grow lead and make a global impact.

Ifyoureready to reach higher move faster and do work that shapes the future space economy - this is your launchpad. Come build the future with Kepler!

What We Offer:

* Competitive compensationwith a robust equity plan to share in our success.

* Comprehensive coverage for health dental and vision insuranceincluding dependents.

* Unlimited vacation supportive parental leave policyand company-wide holiday shutdown.

* Semi-annual company-wide partiesand frequent in-office team events.

* Relocation packagesavailable for approved roles.

* $1500 annual professional development fundto support your growth.

* Fully stocked Toronto office kitchenwith snacks drinks games and top-notch kitchen appliances.

* Town Halls Celebration Calls and Company-wide eventsto stay connected and engaged.

* Were a certifiedGreat Place to Work five years in a row!

As aSenior Modeling & Simulation (M&S) Engineer you willdevelopmodels tools andsimulationsof next-generation space develop will form the backbone of a high-performance space systems team aligning requirements and specifications from early mission analysis through spacecraft design manufacturing and in-space operations.

You will work withsubject matter experts acrossspace systems engineering flightsoftwaremanufacturing andmissionoperations tocontinuously improve systems modelsand digital modern software development practices andtechnology you will deliverscalablesolutions whichenable rapid mission analysis andsuperior technicaldecision will be a force-multiplierwithin the Solutions Architecture teamempowering the rapid developmentand deploymentofnext-generationspacecrafthigh-speedoptical communicationsnetworksandspace technology.

The ideal candidate possesses experience developinghigh-quality scalablesoftwaresystemswithin asmallcross-functional fromsubject matter expertsacross a broad range of technical domains andcandistillcomplexsystemsconcepts toexperimentprototypeand use new tools and technology(includingAI)tolearngrow and in this role requirescreativity curiosity pragmatismandcollaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

Create reusable models tools and simulation frameworks that enable engineers to rapidly analyze new mission concepts and payload opportunities

Collaborate with subject-matter experts to model behavior and interactions between spacecraft subsystems payloads ground systems and operational concepts

Develop simulation capabilities supporting optical imaging payloads RF payloads communications payloads ISR missions and future commercial payload opportunities

Validate digital twins and models againstin-spaceoperational data

Develop tools for documentation generation manual user data analysis continuous integration testing and automated data analysis and validation

Provide training for users on usage and best practices of simulation tools

Balance and continuously improve simulation performance and fidelity

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Bachelors in Software Engineering Computer Science Computer Engineering Systems Engineering Aerospace Engineering Physics Applied Mathematics or a related technical discipline

7 years of software development experience using modern engineering software development tools and practices

Experiencein end-to-endlife-cycledelivery of high-quality software fromclarifyinghigh-level userrequirements& use-casesexperimentationdevelopmentdelivery integration of customer / user feedbacksupportand continuousimprovement

Strong analytical mathematical and problem-solving skills

Ability to balance simulation fidelity runtime performance and schedule & budget constraints

Ability to absorb synthesize and communicate complex technical concepts to team members and tool users

Ability to collaborate and work effectively as part of a diverse multidisciplinary distributed team

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Bonus Points:

Masters degree in Software Engineering Computer Science Computer Engineering Systems Engineering Aerospace Engineering Physics Applied Mathematics or a related technical discipline

Software development experience in C/C
Experience with Python strongly preferred

Experience developing modeling simulation digital engineering or mission analysis solutions for aerospace and/or other complex engineering systems

Experience modeling space systems optical imaging payloads EO/IR systems hyperspectral sensors RF payloads communications payloads or remote sensing missions

Familiarity with flight software digital twins hardware-in-the-loop simulation or software-in-the-loop testing

Familiarity with orbital mechanics space mission operations and/or space mission architectures

Experience leveraging AI machine learning data science or LLM technologies to engineering or technical workflows

Experience developing software integrations for STK GMAT Orekit Basilisk AGI tools or similar space systems modeling environments

Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)concepts

Experience with cloud-based simulation environments high-performance computing or distributed simulation frameworks

Experience with optimization algorithms reinforcement learning computer vision or autonomous mission planning

Salary Range: $150662 - $175662 CAD

Actual total compensation will be determined at the Companys discretion and is based on a variety of job-related factors which may include but are not limited to relevant knowledge skills experience performance and education and/or training. The Company encourages all qualified applicants to apply even if the posted salary range does not align with their expectations as it does not reflect our total compensation package.
Job Type: This is for a current vacancy

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 emailprotected and we will work with you to meet your needs.

At Kepler Communications all hiring decisions are made by people. Human recruiters are involved in every step of our recruitment process. We use AI-based tools (such as Lever AI and HireEZ) to assist with the initial review of applications by ranking candidates based on job-relevant criteria. These tools support - but do not replace - human judgment.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

At Kepler Communications were not just imagining the future of on-demand space connectivity - were leading it!Our mission is to provide real-time Internet accessforspace-based assets enabling a new era of data-driven exploration and 33 satellites launched to date Kepleroperatesthe first commercial ...