Manufacturing Engineer, Kepler
CA$84.2-109.2k
+ Equity Plan
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Satellite communications company
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Satellite communications company
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
CA$84.2-109.2k
+ Equity Plan
More information about location
201-500 employees
Company mission
To build the internet for space.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Science or equivalent
- Minimum 4 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, models and designing parts, fixtures and tooling
- Experience with manufacturing adjacent software systems such as ERP, MES, PLM and QMS systems
- Proficient in DFM, DFA, FMEA and PFMEA processes
- Experienced in supporting product failure investigations, material review boards and corrective action implementation
- Understanding of the manufacturing processes involved in our supply chain – CNC machining, electroplating, Surface Mount PCB Assembly
Desirable
- Familiar working in Clean Room Environments, particularly with optical components
- Experience working in space, aerospace or another highly regulated, high quality / low volume field
- Familiar with FOD and ESD requirements
- Familiarity with Space product development standards such as ECSS or NASA
- Familiarity with Onshape CAD package
- ERP System knowledge (Netsuite or similar)
- Experience with RF hardware or RF test equipment
What the job involves
- 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 – ability to setup and reflect these in our Manufacturing Execution System
- 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
Our take
Low Earth Orbit satellites pass over Earth once every 90 minutes, passing data and communications through radio waves. Kepler, which was founded by Alumni of the University of Toronto’s aerospace community, responds to the opinion that these small daily intervals are not enough, as the need for the internet outside of Earth is set to become more prevalent.
Kepler has 23 satellites in low-Earth orbit, with plans for a future network of over 100. Its satellite technology sets the company apart, as they are much smaller and cheaper than traditional alternatives. It mainly serves the maritime and aviation industries, as well as governments.
An influx of funding has enabled Kepler to grow, with a total of over $200 million raised. Its optical data relay network, originally planned for launch in 2024, was delayed a couple of years. It is, however, now becoming a reality, with an initial launch of 10 satellites.
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Apr 2023
$92m
SERIES C
Jun 2021
$60m
SERIES B
Total funding: $173.1m
Company benefits
- Unlimited Vacation
- Comprehensive Health Coverage
- Stock Options
- Flexible & Hybrid Work Options
- Professional Development
Company HQ
Junction-Wallace Emerson, Toronto, ON
Leadership
Mina Mitry
(Co-Founder & CEO)Previously the Director of Engineering at teaBOT and President of the University of Toronto Aeronautics Team.
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