Mechanical Design Engineer
Kepler Communications Inc.
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Toronto • 🇨🇦 Canada
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Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
Assembly
About the role
- Develop mechanical solutions for spacecraft and satellite subsystems from initial concept through to flight qualification
- Design and evaluate thermal and structural solutions using robust simulation models, supported by appropriate analysis tools and calculations
- Demonstrate and document margins of safety against system requirements (e.g. component temperature limits, vibration, static loading, thermal cycling)
- Create parts and assemblies, leveraging CAD tools to draft mechanical drawings for both production and interface control, as well as associated bills of material
- 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 and correlate simulation models
- Act as peer reviewer providing technical mentorship to junior members of the team
Requirements
- 5+ years of relevant mechanical design experience
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, mechatronics engineering, or equivalent
- Understanding of design principles for heat transfer, temperature control, statics, and dynamics
- Experience in verifying designs through Finite Element Analysis and testing
- Experience with one or more CAD tools (Onshape, Creo, Solidworks, etc.)
- Understanding of design for manufacturing and assembly 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
Benefits
- Competitive compensation with a robust equity plan to share in our success.
- Comprehensive coverage for health, dental, and vision insurance—including dependents.
- Unlimited vacation, supportive parental leave policy, and company-wide holiday shutdown.
- Semi-annual company-wide parties and frequent in-office team events.
- Relocation packages available for approved roles.
- $1,500 annual professional development fund to support your growth.
- Fully stocked Toronto office kitchen with snacks, drinks, games and top-notch kitchen appliances.
- Town Halls, Celebration Calls, and Company-wide events to stay connected and engaged.
- We’re a certified Great Place to Work®, five years in a row!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
mechanical designthermal analysisstructural analysisFinite Element Analysisdesign for manufacturingheat transfertemperature controlstaticsdynamicsprototype testing
Soft skills
communication skillsdocumentation skillstechnical mentorshipcollaborationproblem-solving
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineeringBachelor's degree in mechatronics engineering