Kepler Communications
Kepler Communications is seeking a Mechanical Designer to lead the development and verification of spacecraft mechanical subsystems from concept through flight qualification. The role involves combining mechanical design, structural and thermal analysis, and prototyping to deliver robust hardware for real-time space-based internet assets. Successful candidates will collaborate with cross-functional teams to balance performance, mass, and reliability while establishing rigorous engineering practices.
Kepler Communications is a space infrastructure company that operates the Kepler Network, a cloud environment on orbit providing real-time connectivity, on-orbit compute, and hosted payload services. Its platform powers next-generation space missions by bringing advanced processing and scalable cloud concepts closer to the source, enabling faster decisions and more autonomous systems. Kepler serves commercial, government, and scientific customers seeking accelerated, cost-effective access to orbit and in-space computing capabilities.
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Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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