Manufacturing Engineer (Contingent)

About the role

Kepler Communications is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to help develop and implement manufacturing processes for space‑based hardware, payloads, and satellites. The role works closely with engineering, production, and quality teams to ensure smooth design‑to‑manufacturing transitions and supports new product introductions.

Key responsibilities

• Act as the subject‑matter expert on manufacturing processes, systems, and methodologies for space hardware.
• Serve as the interface between engineering, production, and quality for hardware producibility and testing.
• Participate in design reviews, providing feedback that improves manufacturability and assembly.
• Own the production process for assigned products, overseeing design‑manufacturing transition.
• Develop and maintain assembly and integration documentation for PCAs, RF, optical, and mechanical subsystems.
• Travel up to 5‑10% of the time, primarily within Canada and the USA.

Required profile

• Experience establishing manufacturing, assembly, and integration documentation for complex hardware.
• Exposure to printed circuit assemblies (PCAs), RF, optical, or mechanical assemblies.
• Strong collaboration skills with cross‑functional engineering teams.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, innovative space‑technology environment.

Required skills

• Printed Circuit Assemblies (PCAs)
• Radio Frequency (RF) assemblies
• Optical assemblies
• Mechanical assemblies

What we offer

• Competitive compensation with equity participation.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
• Unlimited vacation, parental leave, and company‑wide holiday shutdown.
• Relocation assistance for approved candidates.
• $1,500 annual professional‑development fund.
• Fully stocked Toronto office with snacks, games, and modern kitchen appliances.