System Verification Engineering Specialist

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

The Systems Verification Engineering Specialist will be supporting the development and execution of key system verification and validation plans as part of the overall constellation “Integration, Verification and Validation” (IVV) Strategy of the Telesat LEO constellation Network.

In addition, they will coordinate and participate in the various development activities with the relevant engineering and integration teams, in preparation of the system verification, for the different Lightspeed Network segments, for Pre-launch preparation as well as post launch Satellite and System level verification activities.

The System Verification Engineering Specialist will report to the Director of Constellation System Verification.

Role:

The candidate will be working with the different system segment engineering teams to help developed and plan appropriate system verification strategies and test philosophies to be executed following Launch of the Lightspeed satellites that will make up the Lightspeed constellation

These plans will influence the system verification and validation of the Telesat LEO system and will be part of the post launch Satellite In-orbit test (IOT) campaign and end to end system acceptance test phase

Main Responsibilities

• Develop system and subsystem verification plans, processes and procedures with support from the different segment teams
• Support verification strategy, development, and implementation of the test philosophy, including Satellite In-Orbit Testing (IOT) and Constellation System Acceptance test phases
• Help develop and maintain the system verification matrices against the Lightspeed system requirements
• Support, Coordinate and participate in the various system hardware and software verification processes
• Assist in the implementation of networking verification tasks, ensuring seamless communication between the different segment hardware and software teams
• Contribute to the development of software tools, libraries, and frameworks to enhance overall product quality, efficiency and verification approach
• Participate in software and hardware design and test reviews (PDR, CDR,TRR & TRBs), providing constructive feedback to enhance equipment and code quality and adherence to equipment and coding standards.
• Help to maintain configuration control data for all verification test activities
• Collaborate with the segment teams to troubleshoot and resolve software or hardware defects, bugs and general technical issues raised during system verification tests
• Collaborate with the segment teams to support and develop the industry leading embedded SW test methodologies
• Support the integration of hardware and software components and subsystem, into the final verification of system network
• Assist in the testing and validation of software features, ensuring functionality and performance meet specified requirements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers and designers, to understand verification requirements and contribute to technical discussions
• Maintain clear and organized documentation of software and hardware verification, processes, and verification development tasks
• Demonstrate effective teamwork and communication skills, both orally and in writing
• Work with various Segment Vendors to help integrate the verification and validation process
• Work with partners and other vendors in various verification test campaigns
• Help to further develop the System Verification team

Education and Experience Required

• BSc or master's degree in; Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical & RF Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related field
• Basic understanding of system engineering verification concepts and protocols
• 5 to 9 years' experience in requirements-based hardware or software development, testing and verification methods, focusing on complex Aerospace/Space or Telecommunication Network systems
• Familiar with configuration control process related to quality control and Verification process, non-conformance management and change control applications
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Team player with the ability to collaborate effectively within a diverse team
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Enthusiasm for learning new technologies and tools
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to producing high-quality hardware and/or software




One or more of the following additional skills and experiences would be considered as an advantage: 

• Experience of Space programs, Satellite deployment, IVV and IOT processes and procedures
• Experience in performing Aerospace/Spacecraft Assembly Integration & Test (AIT) or Network integration and test activities, using Electrical and RF test systems
• Experience of Satellite Ground Segment deployment integration and test experience in utilizing C++ and Python as coding languages to develop embedded SW applications

Decision making and Supervision:

• This role has no direct reports currently, but will develop further as the system verification team expands, however, the candidate will work closely and interact with multi-disciplinary engineering teams

Working Conditions:

• This role offers Remote or hybrid work environment
• Working conditions are generally comfortable typical of an office environment
• Canadian and international travel is required 

The successful candidate must be able to work in Canada and obtain clearance under the Canadian Controlled Goods program (CGP)

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