Mechanical Design Engineer
Kepler Communications
Design
Toronto, ON, Canada · Remote
Posted on May 7, 2025
Kepler is on an audacious mission to deliver Internet connectivity to space, creating the infrastructure to support the rapidly increasing data needs of the space economy. With 23 satellites launched to date and our optical constellation on the horizon, our ambition is to improve access to space-generated data, whether in LEO, MEO, GEO, or beyond! Kepler is hard at work innovating and continuing to grow and expand our most important asset – the Team!
Kepler is on an audacious mission to deliver Internet connectivity to space, creating the infrastructure to support the rapidly increasing data needs of the space economy. With 23 satellites launched to date and our optical constellation on the horizon, our ambition is to improve access to space-generated data, whether in LEO, MEO, GEO, or beyond! Kepler is hard at work innovating and continuing to grow and expand our most important asset – the Team!
Our mechanical team owns the development of Kepler’s physical systems, including the structural and thermal performance of spaceborne assets. We drive design solutions from concept to production for thermal controls, structures, and mechanisms for Kepler hardware including spacecraft and subsystems.
Responsibilities:
- Develop mechanical solutions for spacecraft and satellitesubsystems from initial concept through to flight qualification
- Design and evaluate thermal and structural solutions using robust simulation models, supported byappropriate analysis tools and calculations
- Demonstrate and document margins of safety against system requirements (e.g.componenttemperature limits, vibration, static loading, thermal cycling)
- Create parts and assemblies, leveraging CAD tools to draft mechanical drawings for both production and interface control
- Work closely with other cross-functional engineering teams (RF, electrical, systems, etc.) to develop full product solutions
- Define verification methods and success criteria, including plans to mitigate technical risks through both simulation and physical testing
- Own prototype build and test to generate design feedback andcorrelate simulation models
- Act as peer or lead reviewer providing technical oversite or subject matter expertise on other active designs
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- 5+ years of relevant thermal-mechanical design experience.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, mechatronics engineering, or equivalent.
- Experience in design principles for heat transfer and temperature control.
- Experience in verifying designs through Finite Element Analysis and testing (NX/Simcenter NASTRAN Thermal & Space Systems Thermal preferred).
- Experience with one or more CAD tools (Onshape, Creo, Solidworks, etc.).
- Understanding of Design for Manufacturing practices.
- Strong communication and documentation skills working in a multidisciplinary team.
- Comfortable in an R&D lab environment.
- Comfortable using basic hand and power tools.
Bonus Points:
- Experience in spacecraft/satellite level thermal analysisand qualification
- Experience in spacecraft/satellite level structural analysis and qualification
- Familiarity with ESA ECSS or NASA thermal and structural standards
- P.Eng. eligibility
Kepler Communications is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We welcome applications from: Women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, visible minorities, people who identify as LGBTQ+ and others who may contribute to diversification in our workplace.
As part of our commitment to accessibility for all persons with disabilities, Kepler will, upon the request of the applicant, provide accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure equal access to applicants with disabilities. Please contact our People & Culture team, through our Career Page to make your accommodation needs known and we will consult with you to ensure suitable accommodation is provided.
