Senior Mechanical Designer

Kepler Communications Inc.

Senior Mechanical Designer defining architecture and technical direction for spacecraft mechanical subsystems. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable spacecraft solutions at Kepler Communications.

Posted 7/19/2026full-timeToronto • 🇨🇦 CanadaSenior💰 CA$150,662 - CA$175,662 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in mechanical engineering with a focus on spacecraft subsystems, including design, analysis, and integration. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and drive technical solutions that enhance performance, manufacturability, and reliability.

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Mechanical EngineeringSpacecraft Subsystem DevelopmentStructural and Thermal AnalysisCAD Platforms (Onshape, Creo, SolidWorks, NX)Technical Leadership

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Hard Skills

Mechanical DesignStructural MechanicsHeat TransferDynamicsHardware IntegrationVerification StrategiesTechnical Trade StudiesSimulationTestingDesign for Manufacturing

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationCollaborationMentoringInfluencing Multidisciplinary TeamsTechnical Judgment

Tools & Technologies

OnshapeCreoSolidWorksNX

Industry Keywords

AerospaceComplex Hardware SubsystemsEngineering Best PracticesContinuous ImprovementFlight Readiness

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define the architecture and technical direction of major spacecraft mechanical subsystems across multiple programs.
Personally lead the mechanical development of the organization's most technically challenging spacecraft subsystems, hardware integrations, and multidisciplinary engineering problems.
Define mechanical design approaches that balance performance, manufacturability, reliability, scalability, schedule, and cost across multiple programs.
Lead complex technical trade studies using first-principles engineering, simulation, testing, and sound engineering judgment.
Guide subsystem owners through critical design decisions, technical risk reduction, and verification planning.
Drive subsystem architectures that maximize reuse across programs, manufacturability, maintainability, and long-term platform evolution.
Resolve the organization's most challenging mechanical engineering problems by balancing technical risk, program constraints, and long-term platform objectives.
Define verification strategies and engineering approaches for complex spacecraft mechanical systems.
Perform and guide structural and thermal analyses supporting subsystem development and qualification.
Lead the resolution of high-complexity multidisciplinary technical challenges.
Review analytical models, test plans, qualification strategies, and engineering evidence supporting flight readiness.
Drive continuous improvement of engineering confidence through analysis, testing, and model correlation.
Partner closely with systems, RF, electrical, software, manufacturing, supply chain, AIT, and mission operations teams to develop integrated spacecraft solutions.
Provide technical leadership during design reviews, architecture reviews, and major engineering decision points.
Influence cross-functional engineering decisions through technical expertise, clear communication, and systems thinking.
Lead integration of customer payloads and complex spacecraft interfaces by balancing structural, thermal, manufacturing, and operational considerations.
Build and maintain strong technical relationships with suppliers and manufacturing partners to accelerate development, influence design solutions, and advance manufacturing capabilities.
Establish engineering best practices, reusable design approaches, and mechanical development methodologies.
Develop reusable subsystem architectures and reference designs that accelerate development across future spacecraft programs.
Mentor mechanical engineers while developing technical depth, engineering judgment, and subsystem ownership throughout the organization.
Raise the technical standard of the mechanical engineering organization through technical leadership, peer review, coaching, and continuous improvement.
Champion a culture of technical rigor, accountability, collaboration, and engineering excellence.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or equivalent.
Typically 7+ years of experience developing increasingly complex mechanical systems from concept through qualification.
Demonstrated experience leading the technical development of major spacecraft, aerospace, or complex hardware subsystems.
Deep understanding of mechanical design, structural mechanics, heat transfer, dynamics, hardware integration, and verification.
Experience performing and reviewing structural and thermal analyses supported by simulation and physical testing.
Experience with CAD platforms such as Onshape, Creo, SolidWorks, NX, or equivalent.
Strong understanding of design for manufacturing, assembly, integration, qualification, and production.
Demonstrated ability to influence multidisciplinary engineering teams through technical leadership.
Strong communication and documentation skills working across complex engineering organizations.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.
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