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Assembly Technician

Kepler Communications · Toronto, Ontario

Location
Toronto, Ontario
Employment
Full time
Level
Mid level
Posted
29 April

About this role

We are investing heavily to deliver the best products to our customers and build the most advanced small satellites out there. We are looking for an Aerospace Technician who wants to be part of our engagement-focused team. Applicant must be an organized self-starter with a passion for quality craftsmanship.

You will be part of a team building our constellation of space satellites. You will play a critical role and bring a high standard of workmanship to help ensure conformity to our standards and to achieve optimal performance of all flight hardware. You will be challenged daily and will need to adapt quickly to help us achieve our team’s objectives. You will be focused on integration, soldering, and harness assembly on our next generation of flight spacecraft.

Key Responsibilities:

    • Mechanical and Electrical assembly of PCBAs into chassis

    • Building wire harness applying space related requirements

    • Soldering and de-soldering through-hole and SMT components

    • Adhesive and epoxy application (conformal coat, masking, staking)

    • PCBA inspection and rework

    • Subsystem (including electro-mechanical assembly) build and test

    • Satellite assembly and integrated test support

    • Quality control awareness in a team environment

    • Component, assembly, and satellite design support for process improvement

    • Travel to support Spacecraft environmental testing and launch integration

Required Skills & Qualifications:

    • Diploma or Certificate in Electronics Technology or relative work experience.

    • 2-5 years of soldering experience.

    • 2-5 years of experience using mechanical hand tools

    • Experience with harness/wire repair (splicing, crimping, stripping, etc.)

    • Experience working in a high-tech environment

    • Experience working within an ESD controlled environment

    • Ability to read, interpret, and follow detailed technical documents and instructions (schematics, mechanical drawings, wire diagrams, PCB layout)

    • Have exceptional problem-solving abilities

    • Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills

    • Experience working on integrated circuits and PCBAs

    • Experience with QC inspection practices, MIL, or industry quality standards

    • High attention to detail and concentration on tasks

    • Demonstrates a willingness to adopt and effectively utilize AI-assisted engineering tools, applying sound judgment to improve productivity, quality, and innovation while continuously adapting to evolving technologies

Bonus Points:

    • Experience working in a cleanroom environment

    • Experience in the aerospace industry

    • An understanding of the theory behind power, digital, and analog circuits

    • Familiarity with RF connectors, cables, and test equipment

    • Knowledge of safe fabrication practices, milling machine and drill press

    • Manufacturing Execution System (MES) familiarity

    • Experience in a fast-paced work environment, managing a variety of changing tasks

Salary Range: $66,084 - $91,084 CAD

Actual total compensation will be determined at the Company’s discretion and is based on a variety of job-related factors, which may include, but are not limited to, relevant knowledge, skills, experience, performance, and education and/or training. The Company encourages all qualified applicants to apply, even if the posted salary range does not align with their expectations, as it does not reflect our total compensation package.


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About Kepler Communications

We are delivering on-orbit data at lightspeed with a constellation of satellites designed to act as Internet exchange points for space-to-space data relay. Headquartered in downtown Toronto, Kepler is vertically integrated with an in-house production facility, designing and deploying a hybrid optical constellation to modernize communications to missions in LEO and beyond.

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