Solutions Architect - DoD & IC

March 20

⚔️ Virginia – Remote

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⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🔴 Lead

💻 Solutions Engineer

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Kepler Communications Inc.

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Kepler Communications Inc. is a company focused on advancing mission communications in space. They offer a cutting-edge optical network that facilitates real-time data relay between satellites, addressing the challenges of on-orbit communications. By employing a hybrid RF and optical network, Kepler is turning satellites into Internet exchange points, enabling rapid data transfers for Earth observation, defense, and human space flight. They continue to expand on-space capabilities by improving infrastructure that supports seamless and secure access to space-generated data across various markets, including defense, intelligence, and space sustainability.

51 - 200 employees

Founded 2015

🚀 Aerospace

📡 Telecommunications

📋 Description

• Kepler is on an audacious mission to deliver Internet connectivity to space, creating the infrastructure to support the rapidly increasing data needs of the space economy. • With 23 satellites launched to date and our optical constellation on the horizon, our ambition is to improve access to space-generated data, whether in LEO, MEO, GEO, or beyond! • Kepler Communications US is seeking a Solutions Architect to partner with the Business Development team, engage with customers to understand their mission needs, and develop solutions for them. • Working under the Technical Director of Kepler US, the Solutions Architect will be the customer-facing technical point of contact to the DoD and Intelligence community. • As part of a small, passionate, and accomplished team of experts, you will also participate in the strategic development of Kepler offerings, customer relationships, and strategic vision – laser-focused on the Kepler vision of putting the internet in space. • The ideal candidate has experience working with government and commercial customers, an existing network of relevant industry contacts, and a solid understanding of government and commercial drivers of success in the space sector. • The role is ideal for a driven aerospace professional, with technical expertise in architecting satellite systems and solutions and a deep understanding of RF and optical communications, looking to advance their career within a fast-growing company at the cutting edge of space systems and optical communications technology.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM or related field. • 10+ years of experience in satellite communications, preferably including experience in optical communications. • At least 5 years’ experience in business development capture support in the space or defense sectors. • Previous responsibility for writing customer-facing technical communications, preferably in aerospace technical sales. • Familiarity with commercial and US Government aerospace procurement and proposal processes. • Must be a US citizen with active US Department of Defense TS/SCI clearance. • Able to regularly report into the Sterling, VA office. • Strong oral and written communication skills. • Proficiency with Sales Force, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

🏖️ Benefits

• Inclusive, accessible environment • Accommodation for applicants with disabilities during recruitment