The role involves analyzing satellite communications systems, ensuring compliance, developing specifications, providing mentorship, and technical support across teams.
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 Senior Satellite Communications System Engineering Specialist you will be expected to have expert level knowledge and expertise in large scale space based "Systems of Systems". Preferably in the communications and networking domains, including development and deployment. You will be working within the Systems Engineering group and the focus of the work is the development of requirements specifications, design documents, CONOPs, and technical performance budgets of for development teams to expand and implement. You will be reviewing lower-level segments requirements and designs and verification plans. A generalist background with a specific area of expertise would be ideal for the required work. The domains of knowledge the group encompasses includes Space mission development, Satellite design, Satellite control, embedded software, RF digital communications, earth terminal design, network control.
The network is a global deployment of a multitude of satellites, various earth terminals, POPs, hubs, gateways and backbone trunks that customers access for enterprise grade data communications services. You will be working with system architects, RF engineers, antenna engineers, network engineers, software engineers and Earth Station engineers to partition functions between hardware and software domains and performing system level interface trade-offs to maximize performance. You will have experience working in a Systems Engineering environment and are familiar with the use of Systems Engineering products to facilitate the orderly progression from requirements through design, implementation, verification and deployment.
Main Responsibilities
- Specific duties of the role will include reviewing subsystem designs to ensure compliance with system level specifications, interface documentation, performing system level simulations regarding RF link performance, availability, capacity, latency, etc. At times you will be required to propose changes to requirements specifications to refine the overall system performance. You will be required to make assessments regarding the development and deployment plans.
- You will derive and maintain top level specifications for use by subsystems and respond to requests to modify the requirements as necessary. As well you will create and review test procedures and plans as well as test results to ensure compliance with the specifications.
- Characterize and analyze system performance. Develop and maintain performance budgets on specific aspects of the system.
- Provide technical support to regulatory, coordination, and market access teams and provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior. On occasion you will be expected to prepare and deliver presentations to the Telesat technical community.
Education and Experience Required
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical, Aerospace, or Systems engineering or a related discipline with emphasis on some combination of digital RF communications, computer engineering and network engineering.
- Extensive experience in the development and deployment at the Systems Engineering level in the following areas is essential: satellite mission development, RF and Digital Communications, large wide-area-networks (WAN & SD-WAN). You should be experienced in formal Systems Engineering Methodologies, particularly space-based paradigms.
- At least 10 years of relevant experience relating to the defined responsibilities.
- At least 5 years experience working in the satellite communications industry would be an asset.
- Experience and expertise in Systems Engineering should be highlighted in the application.
- Any industry recognized certificates of achievement relating to this position should be highlighted in the application.
Specialized Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Model Based Systems Engineering experience is an asset
- Familiarity with DVB-S2X/RCS2 family of protocols is an asset.
- The ability to work in a team environment.
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Able to present complex ideas to a more general audience.
- Committed to excellent work products.
- Able to manage several complicated issues simultaneously.
- Experience with JAMA, Sharepoint, Confluence is expected.
The successful candidate must be able to work in Canada and obtain clearance under the Canadian Controlled Goods program (CGP).
#LI-MF1
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.
Top Skills
Confluence
Dvb-S2X/Rcs2 Protocols
Jama
Model-Based Systems Engineering
Rf Digital Communications
Sharepoint
Telesat Ottawa, Ontario, CAN Office
160 Elgin St, Suite 2100, , , Ottawa, Ontario , Canada, K2P 2P7
Similar Jobs
.jpg)
Marketing Tech • Mobile • Software
Design, implement, and improve modular components in a machine learning product. Collaborate with teams, customers, and apply Python expertise in a cloud environment.
Top Skills:
AirflowBigQueryFastapiGCPIbisKubernetesPolarsPysparkPythonSQLTerraform
Blockchain • eCommerce • Fintech • Payments • Software • Financial Services • Cryptocurrency
The Head of Canada Sales will strategize and lead sales for SMB and Mid-Market, drive revenue growth, and build a scalable sales team while ensuring leadership and team effectiveness.
eCommerce • Fintech • Real Estate • Software • PropTech
The Director of Brand Design will lead the design vision, strategy, and execution for the brand identity. This role focuses on creating a compelling brand experience and ensuring consistency across all platforms and touchpoints, aligning design strategy with business goals.
What you need to know about the Ottawa Tech Scene
The capital city of Canada and the nation's fourth-largest urban area, Ottawa has proven a rapidly growing global tech hub. With over 1,800 tech companies, many of which are leaders in their sectors, the city's tech talent now makes up more than 13 percent of its total workforce. This growth is driven not only by the big players like UL Solutions and Dropbox, but also by a thriving startup ecosystem, as new businesses emerge to follow in the footsteps of those that came before them.
