Chief Solutions Architect (Kepler US)

Join Kepler Communications, a leading company in the space industry, as the Chief Solutions Architect for the US. In this pivotal role, you will support US government and commercial customers, drive growth and market presence, and contribute to the technical development of satellites and their subsystems. You will work closely with business development, engineering, and customers to identify and develop solutions that address the needs of US government customers and strategic applications. This position offers unlimited vacation, comprehensive health coverage, stock options, and flexible work options.

• Architecting high-level technical solutions and concepts for new market opportunities.
• Collaborating with sales and engineering teams to identify and develop solutions for US Government customers.
• Contributing to the development of marketing and sales materials for new technical concepts and applications.

• Current and/or active US TS DOD clearance
• Excellent communication, leadership and strategic thinking abilities with a problem-solving aptitude
• Strong ability to convey technical topics in easy-to-understand business terms and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and external partners
• Strong technology leader with a proven track record in innovation strategy within new product development, strategic planning, goal setting, process development and budgeting
• Intellectual horsepower with the ability to identify new opportunities, drive clarity, create focus and make tough decisions in complex and dynamic contexts
• Bachelor's degree in an engineering or scientific field
• 15+ years of directly related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Experience interacting and co-architecting solutions with commercial and Federal customers
• Strong designer, with an ability to take an idea from a notional concept and develop it into a product or service that has technical credibility and is responsive to a business case and market
• Experienced managing and mentoring individuals and technical teams within an agile environment
• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to present with credibility a technical or business case to executive leadership
• Master's degree or PhD in technology or a business discipline