Kepler Communications
Kepler Communications is seeking a Senior Flight Software Designer for a 6+ month contract to develop and maintain flight software and embedded Linux software for space and ground-based assets. The role involves designing reliable software for spacecraft command and control, telemetry, and on-orbit operations, while integrating with ground software systems. The position requires strong expertise in C/C++, embedded Linux, and distributed software interfaces to support Kepler's growing fleet of spacecraft.
Kepler Communications is a space infrastructure company that operates the Kepler Network, a cloud environment on orbit providing real-time connectivity, on-orbit compute, and hosted payload services. Its platform powers next-generation space missions by bringing advanced processing and scalable cloud concepts closer to the source, enabling faster decisions and more autonomous systems. Kepler serves commercial, government, and scientific customers seeking accelerated, cost-effective access to orbit and in-space computing capabilities.
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Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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