Software Engineering Intern (January 2027)
Kepler Communications5 days ago
Toronto, CanadaIntern
Responsibilities
- Support the design and development of reliable software for satellite network infrastructure and mission control automation.
- Collaborate with satellite operators and product managers to deliver mission-critical ground systems.
- Write thorough tests and documentation.
- Participate in software design reviews and code reviews.
Requirements
- Be enrolled in a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or an equivalent program.
- Have prior internship experience using Python to develop backend services.
- Have prior experience supporting software development and writing tests.
- Communicate effectively.
- Be currently enrolled in a post-secondary program and returning to studies after the internship.
- Be available for a full-time internship beginning in January 2027 for 4–16 months.
- Preferred qualifications include experience with Git, SQL or NoSQL databases and data design, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, Kubernetes, Ansible, or Terraform.
Benefits
- Hands-on experience building and operating satellites and working with space technology.
- Dedicated mentorship and a collaborative learning environment.
- Team-building events and company-wide connection opportunities.
- Fully stocked Toronto office kitchen with snacks, drinks, games, and appliances.
- Opportunity to work from the Toronto office onsite or in a hybrid arrangement.
- Opportunity to make a direct impact on Kepler’s growth and success.
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About Kepler Communications
Kepler Communications builds and operates a low-Earth-orbit satellite network for space-to-space data relay, offering real-time connectivity, on-orbit compute support, and hosted payload services to commercial and government missions. The Toronto-based, privately held company, founded in 2015, is vertically integrated with in-house satellite production. Kepler has launched 33 satellites and is developing a hybrid optical constellation designed to act as Internet exchange points for spacecraft.