Manufacturing Engineer at Kepler Communications

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Kepler Communications Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Aerospace, Space Technology, Satellite CommunicationsIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Science or equivalent
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
  • Familiar with material handling, kitting, assembly, inspection, and routing processes
  • Experienced using CAD software reviewing drawings

Responsibilities

  • Subject Matter Expert on manufacturing processes, systems, and methodologies for producing space hardware systems
  • Interface for engineering, production, and quality on hardware producibility and testing
  • Participate in the engineering design reviews and provide design feedback and solutions to the design team
  • Take ownership of the production process of your subsystems and be accountable for the design <> manufacturing transition and ongoing relationship
  • Analyze production flows, create production layouts and develop assembly & integration methods, tools, fixtures, and cell configuration
  • Identify risks prior to production kick off and mitigate them before flight model production begins
  • Aid in the development of manufacturing and test flows, manufacturing & test work instructions, and traceability records
  • Design or oversee the design of custom tooling or fixtures to improve the manufacturing process
  • Support capital requisitions and perform return on investment analysis for manufacturing tools and equipment
  • Provide support to Business Development team on bids and proposals, writing manufacturing plans and providing estimates and quotations

Skills

Manufacturing Processes
Process Development
Manufacturing Procedures
Satellite Assembly
Payload Manufacturing
Space Hardware
Assembly Best Practices

Kepler Communications

Provides real-time space communication services

About Kepler Communications

Kepler Communications provides continuous connectivity for space missions through its comprehensive infrastructure known as The Kepler Network. This network includes constellations, ground stations, and communication solutions that enhance telemetry, tracking, and command (TT&C) capabilities. By utilizing intersatellite links and increasing data downlink capacity, Kepler enables seamless access to on-orbit data for clients such as satellite operators and space stations. The company offers various communication services, including S Band, Ku Band, and Optical services, which help to address gaps in space communications. Unlike its competitors, Kepler simplifies the process for its customers by handling regulatory filings, allowing them to focus on their missions. The goal of Kepler Communications is to make space-generated data universally accessible and to support human exploration beyond Earth.

Toronto, CanadaHeadquarters
2015Year Founded
$168.4MTotal Funding
SERIES_CCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, AerospaceIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Risks

Amazon's Project Kuiper poses a competitive threat with its optical mesh network.
Wyvern's US expansion could impact Kepler's market share in satellite services.
Rapid OISL advancements by competitors may outpace Kepler's technological offerings.

Differentiation

Kepler offers real-time connectivity for space missions, unlike traditional intermittent satellite links.
Their Global Data ServiceTM packs more Mbps into nanosatellites than competitors.
Kepler's everywhereIoTTM provides low-cost, bi-directional narrowband satellite service for global IoT connectivity.

Upsides

Kepler's $92M funding round highlights strong investor confidence in their satellite network.
ESA's contract with Kepler opens doors for collaborations with major space agencies.
Growing interest in OISL technology could enhance Kepler's network capabilities.

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