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Kepler Communications Inc. · 1 month ago

RF and Optical Satellite Communications Chief Architect - Kepler US

Sterling, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

15+ years exp

Kepler Communications Inc. is leading the future of connectivity by providing real-time Internet access in space. The Chief Architect will be pivotal in growing the business technologically and supporting the engineering and business development teams, while participating in the technical development of satellites and their subsystems.

Satellite CommunicationTelecommunications

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Technical Visionary leading the architecting and development of high-level technical solutions, concepts, and applications for new market opportunities from inception through commercialization in concert and coordination with business development and engineering

Customer Champion contributing to the development of marketing and sales materials for new technical concepts, applications and solutions including customer presentations and proposals

Partners with the sales & business development and engineering teams to identify and develop solutions that address the needs of US Government customers as well as strategic applications from the company’s existing portfolio of technologies and capabilities

Partners with Kepler’s engineering team to identify, assess and advance technical upgrades to existing products supporting efforts in the US, both commercial and government, as well as key strategic initiatives worldwide

Maintains a working knowledge of space industry developments, markets, cutting edge technologies and associated trends

Serves as the technology leader on Kepler’s US leadership team

Travel approximately 25-30% annually (domestic and international)

Qualification

Satellite communicationsProduct developmentTechnical leadershipUS TS DOD clearanceAgile environmentCommunication skillsStrategic thinkingProblem-solvingMentoring

Required

Bachelor's degree in an engineering or scientific field

15+ years of directly related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience interacting and co-architecting solutions with commercial and Federal customers

Strong designer, with an ability to take an idea from a notional concept and develop it into a product or service that has technical credibility and is responsive to a business case and market

Strong technology leader with a proven track record in innovation strategy within new product development, strategic planning, goal setting, process development and budgeting

Experienced managing and mentoring individuals and technical teams within an agile environment

Excellent communication, leadership and strategic thinking abilities with a problem-solving aptitude

Strong ability to convey technical topics in easy-to-understand business terms and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and external partners

Intellectual horsepower with the ability to identify new opportunities, drive clarity, create focus and make tough decisions in complex and dynamic contexts

Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to present with credibility a technical or business case to executive leadership

Must be a U.S. citizen

Current and/or active US TS DOD clearance

Preferred

Master's degree or PhD in technology or a business discipline

Benefits

Competitive compensation designed to recognize and reward your contributions.

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance —including dependents.

401(k) and an annual Wellness Allowance.

Unlimited vacation, supportive parental leave policy, and company-wide holiday shutdown.

Semi-annual company-wide parties and regular (virtual and team events.

Relocation packages available for approved roles.

$1,500 annual professional development fund to support your growth.

Town Halls, Celebration Calls and Frequent company-wide events to stay connected and engaged.

We’re a certified Great Place to Work ®, five years in a row at our Canadian Headquarters.

Company

Kepler Communications Inc.

Glassdoor4.2

We are delivering on-orbit data at lightspeed with a constellation of satellites designed to act as Internet exchange points for space-to-space data relay.

Founded in 2015

Toronto, Ontario, CAN

51-200 employees