At Kepler Communications, we're not just imagining the future of on-demand space connectivity - we're leading it!
Our mission is to provide real-time Internet access for space-based assets, enabling a new era of data-driven exploration and innovation. With 33 satellites launched to date, Kepler operates the first commercial optical data relay constellation, enabling real-time, continuous space communications while supporting advanced on-orbit compute and hosted payload capabilities.
Industry-leading technology is only part of the story. What sets Kepler apart is our team: bold thinkers, skilled builders, and passionate problem-solvers who thrive on pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in space. We believe great ideas come from diverse perspectives, and we’re committed to creating an environment where you can grow, lead, and make a global impact.
If you’re ready to reach higher, move faster, and do work that shapes the future space economy - this is your launchpad. Come build the future with Kepler!
What We Offer:
- 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!
Technical Leadership & Innovation
Drive the mechanical development of spacecraft featuring large-scale deployable systems, complex mechanisms, advanced thermal management solutions, and high-performance lightweight architectures
Define and execute the technical vision and long-term roadmaps for next-generation spacecraft structures, thermal systems, mechanisms, and mechanical architectures aligned with Kepler’s future mission and platform strategy
Drive the adoption of advanced engineering approaches, development methodologies, and enabling technologies that keep Kepler at the forefront of spacecraft design, performance, manufacturability, and production scalability
Foster a culture rooted in first-principles engineering, rapid iteration, technical excellence, and innovation focused on solving exceptionally difficult problems
Evaluate and communicate technical, schedule, manufacturability, and cost trade-offs to align engineering investment decisions with company strategy and long-term business objectives
Influence long-term technology investment strategy, external partnerships, and supplier ecosystem development to maximize spacecraft capability, scalability, and competitive advantage
Advanced Manufacturing & Product Realization
Continuously drive the evaluation, adoption, and application of emerging methodologies, tools, and production techniques from aerospace and adjacent high-performance industries
Drive the adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies including additive manufacturing, advanced composites, topology optimization, precision fabrication, and highly integrated assembly techniques
Promote engineering approaches that leverages rapid prototyping, iterative development, modern digital engineering practices, and rapid hardware iteration methodologies throughout the organization
Ensure spacecraft designs are optimized for manufacturability, reliability, assembly, integration, and test at scale
Establish scalable engineering processes, verification methodologies, and development infrastructure that ensure program resilience, continuity, and repeatable delivery at an increasing production scale
Organizational Leadership
Build, mentor, and scale high-performing engineering teams and leaders while recruiting, developing, and retaining exceptional talent across multiple mechanical engineering domains
Drive strong cross-functional collaboration with systems, RF, electrical, software, avionics, payload, production, and mission operations teams
Balance technical risk, execution speed, reliability, and business priorities while enabling ambitious engineering outcomes
Communicate technical strategy, execution status, risks, and trade-offs across executive leadership, customers, external partners, and cross-functional stakeholders
Experience leading engineering teams across multiple mechanical domains (e.g., design, structural, thermal); experience managing managers is an asset
Employment Equity & Accommodation Statement
Kepler Communications is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities.
If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please contact our People & Culture team at
[email protected], and we will work with you to meet your needs.
At Kepler Communications, all hiring decisions are made by people. Human recruiters are involved in every step of our recruitment process. We use AI-based tools (such as Lever AI and HireEZ) to assist with the initial review of applications by ranking candidates based on job-relevant criteria. These tools support - but do not replace - human judgment.
