Mechanical Design Engineer

Kepler Communications(1 month ago)

Toronto, OntarioOnsiteFull TimeSenior$134,187 - $180,826 (estimated)Engineering

About this role

The Mechanical Design Engineer at Kepler Communications owns the development of mechanical systems for spacecraft and satellite subsystems from concept through flight qualification. The role focuses on designing and prototyping hardware and performing structural and thermal analyses to ensure reliability in the space environment. It involves close collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering teams and participation in verification and qualification activities for flight hardware. The position is based in Toronto and supports Kepler’s mission to provide real-time Internet access in space.

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Required Skills

Mechanical Design
Thermal Analysis
Structural Analysis
Heat Transfer
Statics
Dynamics
Finite Element Analysis
CAD Modeling
Mechanical Drafting
Bill Of Materials

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Qualifications

BS in Mechanical Engineering
BS in Mechatronics Engineering

About Kepler Communications

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Kepler is a space‑communications company building and operating a low‑Earth‑orbit nanosatellite network to deliver global connectivity, data backhaul and IoT services. It offers managed data relay, store‑and‑forward and in‑orbit processing capabilities plus a global ground‑station and developer API stack so customers can integrate satellite links into applications quickly. Kepler targets maritime, aviation, remote industrial IoT, telecom and government customers, emphasizing scalable, low‑latency service and rapid deployment of connectivity where terrestrial networks don’t reach.