FPGA Digital Design Engineering Intern (January 2027) (4-16 months)
Kepler Communications
Apply to this jobWe invest heavily to deliver the best products to our customers, and so we’re on the hunt for a top-tier FPGA Digital Designer Engineer Intern. The RTL code you write will contribute to our new generation of satellites and earth stations.
Responsibilities
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Maintain and add new functionality to our FPGA code base, including code to control and test our SDR (software-defined radio) and SDN (software-defined network);
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Design custom IP for new features of both Kepler's satellites and ground stations;
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Add support for new sensors/communication interfaces (such as SPI, I2C, UART);
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Work with high-speed FPGA interfaces (e.g. JESD204b, 10G Ethernet, Aurora).
Requirements
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2+ years in an Electrical or Computer Engineering degree program, or equivalent;
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Experience with Verilog, SystemVerilog, or VHDL. (You will be working in SystemVerilog).
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Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program at a Canadian post-secondary institution and returning to studies after the internship;
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Available for a full-time, 4–16 month internship beginning January 2027;
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We have a strong preference for candidates who can work from our Toronto office at least 2–3 days per week to support collaboration and team engagement. We recognize that exceptional candidates may require a different arrangement and are open to discussing flexibility where appropriate.
Bonus Points
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Experience with DSP (digital signal processing) algorithms;
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Strong skills with C++ and embedded programming;
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Strong scripting experience (e.g. bash, Python, Tcl, etc.);
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Relevant experience through hobbies or a university design team.
Summary
Maintain and develop FPGA code for satellites and ground stations, support interfaces and custom IP design
Job title
FPGA Digital Design Engineering Intern (January 2027) (4-16 months)
Experience level
2+ years
Minimum experience
2+ years exp
Industry
space technology
Location requirements
Toronto, Ontario; hybrid work available
Salary
C$0k–C$0k
Visa sponsorship
H-1B sponsor history
Management role
No
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Toronto, ON, Canada