LS665 - LEO TT&C System Engineer

Telesat (NASDAQ and TSX: TSAT) is a leading global satellite operator, providing reliable and secure satellite-delivered communications solutions worldwide to broadcast, telecommunications, corporate and government customers for over 50 years.  Backed by a legacy of engineering excellence, reliability and industry-leading customer service, Telesat has grown to be one of the largest and most successful global satellite operators.

Telesat Lightspeed, our revolutionary Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network, scheduled to begin service in 2027, will revolutionize global broadband connectivity for enterprise users by delivering a combination of high capacity, security, resiliency and affordability with ultra-low latency and fiber-like speeds. Telesat is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, and has offices and facilities around the world.

The company’s state-of-the-art fleet consists of 14 GEO satellites, the Canadian payload on ViaSat-1 and one LEO 3 demonstration satellite.  For more information, follow Telesat on X and LinkedIn or visit www.telesat.com

As a member of the Satellite Operations engineering team, you will support ground RF and TT&C systems for the Telesat Lightspeed Landing Station (LS) Network. Specifically, you will implement, test & validate - and then maintain and optimize SatOps TT&C systems at the Lightspeed LS's through all mission phases of the constellation.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain Satellite Ground Telemetry, Tracking and Command (TT&C) systems
• Support operations, troubleshooting and diagnosis of field-related issues in Lightspeed Landing Station RF systems and satellite network systems
• Apply a system-level understanding of satellite RF communications (Ka-Band spread spectrum is an asset)
• Work with Landing Station (LS) systems such as satellite tracking antennas, TT&C Modems, Antenna Control Units (ACUs), solid state amplifiers, antenna motors, resolvers, LNAs/BUCs, encoders, 3-phase power, signal routing, and fiber optics
• Utilize advanced knowledge of network communications and interpret technical documentation, schematics, and wiring diagrams
• Test, troubleshoot, commission, and provide ongoing support for satellite ground TT&C systems and components
• Working with LS team, support installation, commissioning, and integration of TT&C systems
• Support to Landing Station and antenna testing when they are configured for TT&C
• Interpret procedures, data sheets, surveys, wiring diagrams and bulletins.
• Perform rack integration, cable fabrication and terminations
• Optimize LS TT&C enabled antennas by conducting performance tests such as antenna patterns, G/T measurements, calibrations, functional assessments, RF leakage tests, connector types and performance, antenna photogrammetry, VSWR analysis and reduction.
• Monitor and report on contractor work quality
• Configure and test IP-based network equipment and peripherals
• Develop product documentation to support training, maintenance, and operations using common desktop PC tools (ie. Microsoft Office, Linux, etc.)
• Security associated with TT&C systems (physical, network, etc.)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Electronics Engineering Technology or a related technical field, or may substitute 5 years of experience in test engineering or a technician role focused on antennas and RF systems (experience with LEO tracking antennas is a plus).
• Ability to obtain a Government Security Clearance is required; specifically, CGP.
• Experience in satellite attitude and orbit control systems.
• Experience in Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) technology, and implementation in satellite systems and their applications.
• Experience in software development.
• Possess strong trouble-shooting skills
• Possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately and organize work assignments to meet established timetables.
• Strong communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required, as well as the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• The capability of representing the organization as a prime technical contact; and, the ability to provide leadership and guidance to less experienced professionals.
• Understanding of LEO orbit fundamentals is an asset.

Working Conditions

• Primarily work out of Ottawa, HQD
• Nominally, core business hours (M-F 9-5)
• Requires after hours on-call support
• Requires some travel (to TT&C vendor facility and/or LS sites for TT&C systems deployment and testing)

The successful candidate must be able to work in Canada and obtain clearance under the Canadian Control Good Program (CGP).

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At Telesat, we take pride in being an equal opportunity employer that values equality in the workplace.   We are committed to providing the best candidate experience possible including any required accommodations at every stage of our interview process.   All qualified applicants that have been selected for an interview that require accommodations, are advised to inform the Telesat Talent team accordingly.  We will work with you to meet your needs.   All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential.