As Kepler scales globally, we are also growing our US team to support both US government and commercial customers. Kepler’s new US-based Chief Solutions Architect will report directly to the President, Kepler Communications US and be pivotal in providing critical support to our US customers, as well as to the engineering and business development teams. The Chief Solutions Architect will also support the Kepler executive team on key strategic initiatives that will increase usage and capabilities of the Kepler Network.
As a key member of a passionate, accomplished team of experts, you will participate in the technical development of satellites and their subsystems - laser focused on the Kepler Vision of building the internet in space. We are seeking a proactive, self-driven, service-oriented individual with excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills that can thrive in a fast-paced environment. In this hands-on position, you will work with business development, engineering, and Kepler’s customers to drive growth and market presence for the Kepler US entity. This position will directly impact the history of space development and the growth of the space economy requiring your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards effective and timely development of Kepler's unique space solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
Technical Visionary, architecting high-level technical solutions, concepts, and applications for new market opportunities from inception through commercialization in concert and coordination with sales and engineering
Customer Champion contributing to the development of marketing and sales materials for new technical concepts, applications and solutions, including customer presentations and proposals
Partner with the sales and engineering teams to identify and develop solutions that address the needs of US Government customers as well as strategic applications utilizing the company’s existing portfolio of technologies and capabilities
Partners with Kepler’s engineering team to identify, assess and advance technical upgrades to existing products supporting efforts in the US, both commercial and government, as well as key strategic initiatives worldwide
Maintains a working knowledge of the space industry, to include technology and market trends
Serves as the technology leader on Kepler’s US leadership team
Travel approximately 25-30% annually (domestic and international)
Required Skills & Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in an engineering or scientific field
15+ years of directly related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
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
Strong technology leader with a proven track record in innovation strategy within new product development, strategic planning, goal setting, process development and budgeting
Experienced managing and mentoring individuals and technical teams within an agile environment
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
Intellectual horsepower with the ability to identify new opportunities, drive clarity, create focus and make tough decisions in complex and dynamic contexts
Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to present with credibility a technical or business case to executive leadership
Must be a U.S. citizen
Current and/or active US TS DOD clearance
Bonus Points:
- Master's degree or PhD in technology or a business discipline
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