Wire Harness Design Engineer
Kepler Communications
Software Engineering, Design
Toronto, ON, Canada
Posted on Sep 26, 2025
At Kepler Communications, we're not just imagining the future of connectivity - we're leading it!
Our mission is to provide real-time Internet access in space, enabling a new era of data-driven exploration and innovation. With 23 satellites already launched and a next-generation optical network on the way, we’re creating the infrastructure that will power the space economy for decades to come.
Technology is only part of the story. What sets Kepler apart is our team: bold thinkers, skilled builders, and passionate problem-solvers who thrive on pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in space. We believe great ideas come from diverse perspectives, and we’re committed to creating an environment where you can grow, lead, and make a global impact.
If you’re ready to reach higher, move faster, and do work that shapes the future space economy - this is your launchpad. Come build the future with Kepler!
What We Offer:
- 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 seeking a Wire Harness Design Engineer to join our spacecraft engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end design, routing, integration, and verification of spacecraft harnessing systems that enable connectivity across power, avionics, RF, and payload subsystems. You will use CAD tools extensively to define harness construction, model routing paths, optimize integration with spacecraft structures, and ensure robust electrical connectivity for our growing spacecraft fleet.
If you’re excited to design the systems that power spacecraft and enable global connectivity, we’d love to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain harnessing standards and best practices, ensuring alignment with program and production needs
- Own the design and development of spacecraft harnessing, from concept to flight, collaborating closely with engineering and manufacturing teams
- Design harness routing in CAD with a focus on assemblability and integration
- Perform harness and connector analyses, including sizing, shielding, and derating, to ensure robust operation in space environments
- Produce wiring diagrams, harness assembly drawings, and bills of material
- Apply DFM/DFA principles to optimize harnesses for manufacturing, and provide support during production and integration as needed
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field
- 3+ years of experience in harnessing design (aerospace, automotive, robotics, or other high-vibration environments preferred)
- Strong proficiency with CAD tools for electrical/mechanical routing, harness modeling and assembly drawings (e.g., Onshape, Solidworks, Altium Designer or equivalent)
- Knowledge of wires, shielding, and harness assembly standards (e.g. IPC/WHMA-A-620)
- Hands-on experience with harness assembly, routing, and integration in a lab or production environment
- Proven ability to deliver robust designs under tight development schedules
Bonus Points:
- Supplier management and harness procurement experience
- Familiarity with scalable production techniques for harness manufacturing
- Knowledge of space effects and mitigation in wiring/connectors for LEO operations
- Experience performing vibration analysis and test correlation for harnessing and related structures
- Familiarity with RF and/or optical cables and their routing requirements
- Exposure to PDM / PLM tools for bill of material management and configuration control
Use of AI in Recruitment
At Kepler Communications, all hiring decisions are made by people. Human recruiters are involved in every step of our recruitment process. We use AI-based tools (such as Lever AI and HireEZ) to assist with the initial review of applications by ranking candidates based on job-relevant criteria. These tools support - but do not replace - human judgment.
Employment Equity & Accommodation Statement
Kepler Communications is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities.
If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please contact our People & Culture team at accommodation@kepler.space, and we will work with you to meet your needs.
