About the role

Senior Manager, Mechanical Engineering leading the mechanical engineering function at Kepler Communications. Supporting the development and delivery of next-generation space hardware.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop the mechanical engineering organization across design and analysis disciplines
Manage through managers and team leads to drive performance and execution
Build and maintain a strong engineering culture focused on ownership, quality, and continuous improvement
Lead hiring strategy and organizational growth planning
Coach and develop managers, team leads, and individual contributors
Define and maintain standards for mechanical design, structural, and thermal analysis
Establish and enforce best practices across design, simulation, and hardware verification
Guide and review critical technical decisions, risks, and trade-offs
Propose and drive R&D aligned with Kepler's roadmap and product vision
Oversee tools and infrastructure; drive adoption of new technologies and processes
Improve engineering efficiency, reliability, and traceability
Enable collaboration across mechanical, electrical, RF, systems, production, and operations teams
Partner with Technical Project Managers, Chief Engineers, and program leadership to align priorities

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
10+ years of experience in mechanical engineering
Experience leading engineering teams across multiple mechanical domains (e.g., design, structural, thermal); experience managing managers is an asset
Strong understanding of mechanical design, structural analysis, and thermal engineering principles
Experience delivering hardware from concept through qualification and flight readiness
Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills

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!