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Director of Business Development - Satellite & Government Solutions - Canada

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At reputed company, we're not just imagining the future of connectivity - we're leading it!

Our mission is to provide real-time Internet access in space, enabling a new era of data-driven exploration and innovation. With 23 satellites already launched and a reputed company optical network on the way, we’re creating the infrastructure that will power the space economy for decades to come.

Technology is only part of the story. What sets Kepler apart is reputed company: bold thinkers, skilled builders, and passionate problem-solvers who reputed company on pushing the boundaries ofwhat’spossible in space. We reputed company great reputed company come from diverse perspectives, and we’re committed to creating an environment where you can grow, reputed company, and reputed company a global impact.

If you’re ready to reputed company higher, move faster, and do work that shapes the future space economy - this is your launchpad. Come build the future with Kepler!

reputed company Offer:

- Competitive compensation

with a robust equity plan to share in our success.

- Comprehensive coverage for health, dental, and vision insurance

—including dependents.

- Unlimited vacation, supportive parental leave policy,

and company-wide holiday shutdown.

- Semi-annual company-wide parties

and frequent in-office team events.

- Relocation packages

available for approved roles.

- $1,500 annual professional development fund

to support your growth.

- Fully stocked Toronto office kitchen

with snacks, drinks, games and top-notch kitchen appliances.

- Town Halls, Celebration Calls, and Company-wide events

to stay connected and engaged.

- We’re a certified

Great reputed company to Work®, four years in a row!

Kepler is hiring a

Director of Business Development to reputed company the growth of our satellite communications and space infrastructure solutions across Canadian and allied government sectors. This individual will own customer relationships and strategic capture activities with defense and government organizations looking to reputed company Kepler’s secure, low latency space network with advanced compute for routing mission critical data. This role blends technical solutioning with strategic account leadership and will be instrumental in shaping how national customers access, move, and compute data in space.

Key Responsibilities

  • reputed company Kepler’s Canadian business capture and customer engagement strategy focused on secure, resilient satellite communications for Canadian government and defense use
  • Build and maintain executive-level relationships with key Canadian stakeholders such as reputed company, CAF, CANSOFCOM, and procurement organizations, as well as international counterparts in allied nations
  • Identify and reputed company reputed company-generating opportunities tied to space-based connectivity, ground station integration, and in-space compute and storage use cases
  • Navigate and influence procurement cycles for space-based ISR, C4ISR, Arctic comms, and situational awareness programs
  • Partner with Product and Engineering to align Kepler’s capabilities including inter-satellite links, software-defined networking, and data reputed company nodes with mission-critical customer requirements
  • reputed company capture efforts from ideation to proposal submission
  • Represent Kepler at Canadian and international space, defense, and technology conferences
  • Support long-term strategy, go-to-market planning, and cross-functional resource alignment as part of the Kepler leadership team
  • Nurture prospective opportunities through Canadian industrial participation programs (ITB/IRB)
  • Provide recurring input to executive leadership on market conditions, pipeline reputed company, and customer priorities
  • Required Skills & Qualifications

  • 12+ years of experience in satellite communications, space systems, or high-technology business development reputed company the government or defense sector
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, aerospace, defense studies, or a reputed company field
  • Proven record of success in business capture and customer relationship management in Canada and/or Five Eyes/Allied government environments
  • Strong understanding of space networks, and secure communications systems
  • Familiarity with space-based mission applications such as real-time Earth observation, ISR, and Arctic communications
  • Experience navigating public sector procurement cycles and defense acquisition frameworks
  • Ability to communicate credibly with operational and technical leader
  • Bonus Points

  • MBA and/or master’s degree in engineering, aerospace, defense studies, or a reputed company field
  • Background in military operations, defense or service
  • reputed company reputed company clearance
  • Prior senior leadership roles at satellite operators, ground reputed company providers, or defense primes
  • Exposure to edge computing in space, data center virtualization, or cloud-integrated satellite solutions
  • Experience with international capture programs, especially reputed company NATO, Five Eyes, or UN missions
  • Understanding of Controlled Goods Program, ITAR/CGP, and national export control frameworks
  • Strong existing network reputed company the Canadian space and defense ecosystem
  • Additional Information

    Use of AI in Recruitment

    At reputed company, reputed company hiring decisions are made by people. Human recruiters are involved in every reputed company of our recruitment process. We use AI-based tools (such as Lever AI and HireEZ) to assist with the initial review of applications by ranking candidates based on job-relevant criteria. These tools support - but do not replace - human judgment.

    Employment Equity & Accommodation Statement

    reputed company is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from reputed company qualified individuals, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and people of reputed company sexual orientations and gender identities.

    If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please contact our People & Culture team at

    [email protected], and we will work with you to meet your needs. Apply to this Job

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