Engineer Senior, Software Systems

2 weeks ago


Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Telesat 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.

This is why our employees generally work from the office Tuesday - Thursday, leaving Monday and Friday for choice and flexibility to work where you feel most effective.

This setup fosters brainstorming, problem-solving, and trusted relationships and allows our employees to come together three days a week to collaborate, innovate and thrive
We are seeking an experienced and skilled Senior System Engineer to join our team.

As a Senior System Engineer, you will use your expertise to support all activities of the design, development and modeling of the Lightspeed constellation system.

In addition, you will participate in the management of the development of the Constellation Network Operating System by an external contractor, including requirements management, program monitoring, as well as testing and integration within the Lightspeed System.

The System Design team works closely with System Modeling and System Engineering to design and develop the Lightspeed constellation end-to-end system, covering several key aspects such as end-to-end communication, resource allocation mechanisms, network entry mechanism, network element management systems, service availability, EPFD compliance and coordination mechanisms, satellite payload power consumption management, resource utilization efficiency, spectrum management, user terminal type integration, and concepts of operation.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define Lightspeed system architecture, system requirements, and network element (including satellite) specifications, ensuring alignment with project goals and customer needs.

Leverage modeling capabilities from System Modeling to validate candidate key operating concepts, and work with System Engineering to define and validate requirements.

Contribute to the design and development of key aspects such as end-to-end communication, resource allocation mechanisms, network entry mechanism, network element management systems, service availability, EPFD compliance and coordination mechanisms, satellite payload power consumption management, resource utilization efficiency, spectrum management, user terminal type integration, and concepts of operation.

Participate in the management of the development of the Constellation Network Operating System by an external contractor, including requirements management, program monitoring, as well as testing and integration within the Lightspeed System.

Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior engineers in the System Design team.

Develop and maintain Lightspeed system architecture documentation, including subsystems definition, interfaces, and data flows, to ensure optimal performance and reliability of the system.

Collaborate with the System Integration and Test team to plan the integration and testing of all elements of the Lightspeed constellation system.

Identify and manage technical risks related to the system design and develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans as needed.

Collaborate with external partners, vendors, and stakeholders as required to ensure project success.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, System Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
Experience with software defined satellite communication payloads
Familiarity with regulatory bodies and space industry standards
Creative problem-solver with thorough attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with management, engineering teams and partners / suppliers.
Experience with business considerations and practical limitations related to system design and implementation.
Fluent in English, written and oral. French is an asset.
Computers running Windows and Linux

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

#We are committed to providing the best candidate experience possible including any required accommodations at every stage of our interview process.

All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential.

Commitment:
Full Time Hire - (FTE with Benefits)
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