Develop and maintain reliable embedded software for spacecraft and ground systems. Build secure communications, device drivers, kernel modules, hardware interfaces, platform services, automated tests, and validation tools. Contribute to architecture, design and code reviews, debugging, performance improvements, and system reliability. Collaborate across software, hardware, and operations teams while providing technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.

Provides cross-program technical authority for flight and ground software, setting architecture, standards, technical direction, and roadmap. Leads complex technical decisions, reviews, verification, security, risk management, and software readiness across programs. Mentors senior technical leaders, drives reuse and platform standardization, represents software engineering to customers and partners, and establishes AI adoption strategies across the organization. The role does not own program delivery, schedules, or line management.

Lead product strategy, roadmap development, and execution for Kepler's product lines, ensuring alignment with business objectives and market needs.