Systems Configuration Management Specialist, Lightspeed

4 weeks ago


Gatineau QC, Canada Telesat Corp. Full time

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 15 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

The Telesat Lightspeed System Configuration Management Specialist will be a System Specialist working closely with the Systems Engineering team and in particular with the System Integration, Verification and Validation team.

This position is within the Configuration Management Office and will support the CMO and various segment Project Managers and Leads working on the Lightspeed Program. The ideal candidate has previous experience as a Configuration Management and is enthusiastic about being part of a team that is diverse and at the top of its game.

Main Responsibilities - System Configuration Management
  • Attention to detail with respect to managing hardware and software development environments, and program technical data.
  • Understand ITAR processes.
  • Manage configuration baselines: Single source of truth of the different elements feeding into the Verification Team to manage the technical baseline.
  • Owner of all documentation defining configuration and verification status of the system
  • Control/document HW and SW configuration, as built
  • Work closely with the program execution and engineering
  • Tasking in this role will include the use of CM tools for configuration identification, configuration control, configuration status accounting, configuration verification and audits, product release and delivery and provide solutions to a variety of CM technical challenges
Main Responsibilities - System Document/Requirements Management
  • Ensure that vendor deliverable documentation (Systems and IVV Contract Data Requirement List/Subcontract Data Requirement List (CDRL/SDRL)) are identified and tracked to schedule.
  • Ensure the internal Telesat Data requirements are identified and tracked to schedule, including release of all Technical Requirements Documents, Interface Requirement Documents, and Interface Control Documents.
  • Resolves data issues, distributes schedule notices for pending data submittals to ensure on-time delivery and creates status reports for management review and action.
Main Responsibilities - Additional
  • Process Definition & Implementation; Define/Update Process for requirements management in engineering tools.
  • Candidate must be an advocate of continuous process improvements.
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to do clear and concise presentations to various audience levels including to the management team.
Education & Experience - Required
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Science, or College Degree
  • 5-7 years experience in Engineering or related field
  • Experience working in an Engineering design environment, interfacing with Hardware, Systems, Software, and Test Engineers
  • Experience using Software configuration management processes and tools
Education & Experience - Asset
  • 2+ years of related experience in Data Management or Configuration Management
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in dealing with clients, internal and external stakeholders, senior management and staff
  • Ability to effectively communicate with technical and non-technical individuals
  • Experience with multi-disciplinary, high-performing teams in a fast-paced environment
  • A team player, collaborative and independently driven
  • Must demonstrate a flexible, open-minded attitude and have strong interpersonal skills
  • Experience effectively leading meetings and facilitating groups
  • Bilingual in English and French an asset (but not required)

In this role, the incumbent will have significant influence on the execution of the applications and infrastructure for the Lightspeed program. They will need to make recommendations and decisions based on their experience. This role has no direct reports, but will work and interact with multi-disciplinary engineering, contracts, legal, and commercial teams.

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.

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