Senior Systems Engineer – Flight Software / Fault Management

Kepler Communications is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to lead system-level definition and delivery in areas where spacecraft architecture, flight software, fault management, and operations intersect. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in flight software-facing systems engineering or FDIR/FMECA-driven system architecture and will work closely with software, avionics, operations, and verification teams to define requirements, review technical solutions, and provide systems sign-off for critical deliveries.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field
• 7+ years of experience in spacecraft systems engineering, avionics or software-facing systems engineering, or similar technical leadership roles in complex aerospace systems
• Deep expertise in flight software-facing systems engineering, including requirements definition, decomposition, implementation review, verification planning, and delivery acceptance
• Deep expertise in FDIR, FMECA, and fault-management architecture, including redundancy philosophy, failure management strategies, and reliability-informed design justification

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Robust equity plan
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Unlimited vacation
• Supportive parental leave policy
• Company-wide holiday shutdown
• Relocation packages
• $1,500 annual professional development fund
• Fully stocked office kitchen