FPGA Manager

Kepler Communications is seeking an experienced FPGA Manager to lead the design, development, and deployment of FPGA-based systems that power Kepler’s satellite payloads and ground infrastructure.

Requirements

• Lead, mentor, and maintain a high-performing, geographically diverse FPGA team, fostering a collaborative culture that exemplifies Kepler’s Values
• Provide ongoing coaching, technical guidance, and career development through regular 1:1s and structured performance reviews
• Monitor day-to-day execution across multiple projects, ensuring alignment with program goals and timelines
• Own the FPGA development across the full lifecycle: architecture, design, verification, bring-up, debugging, and deployment
• Partner with program and product leads to define scope, resourcing, and delivery milestones
• Support vendor selection for tools and IP, and guide make/buy decisions
• Own and drive adoption of the FPGA engineering design process, establishing and championing best practices for RTL design, simulation, verification, and CI/CD

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with a robust equity plan
• Comprehensive coverage for health, dental, and vision insurance—including dependents
• Unlimited vacation, supportive parental leave policy, and company-wide holiday shutdown
• Semi-annual company-wide parties and frequent in-office team events
• $1,500 annual professional development fund
• Fully stocked Toronto office kitchen with snacks, drinks, games and top-notch kitchen appliances
• Town Halls, Celebration Calls, and Company-wide events to stay connected and engaged