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Lead RF Systems Engineer

3 months ago


Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Telesat Full time

Telesat (NASDAQ and TSX: TSAT) stands as a premier global satellite operator, delivering dependable and secure satellite-based communication solutions to a diverse clientele including broadcast, telecommunications, corporate, and government sectors for over five decades. With a foundation rooted in engineering excellence, reliability, and exceptional customer service, Telesat has emerged as one of the most prominent and successful satellite operators worldwide.

Our innovative Lightspeed initiative, featuring a groundbreaking Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network, is set to transform global broadband connectivity for enterprise users by offering a unique blend of high capacity, security, resilience, and affordability, all while achieving ultra-low latency and fiber-like speeds. Telesat is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, with a global presence through various offices and facilities.

The company's advanced fleet includes 15 GEO satellites, the Canadian payload on ViaSat-1, and one LEO 3 demonstration satellite. For further details, please explore Telesat's online presence.

Telesat values collaboration and the significance of face-to-face interactions. This philosophy encourages our employees to work from the office Tuesday through Thursday, reserving Monday and Friday for flexible work arrangements that enhance productivity. This structure promotes brainstorming, problem-solving, and the establishment of trusted relationships, allowing our team to convene three days a week to collaborate, innovate, and excel.

The Lightspeed System Engineering team is tasked with defining the performance requirements for all RF components within the satellite communication ecosystem. As a Senior RF Systems Engineer, your role will involve simulating and modeling both terrestrial and in-orbit communication systems for Lightspeed, while also contributing to the architectural definition.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Simulate and model communication systems
  • Collaborate with system architects, RF engineers, antenna engineers, User Terminal, and Landing Station engineers to delineate functions between hardware and software domains
  • Formulate strategies for modeling RF link performance, accounting for impairments across various system elements
  • Derive top-level specifications for RF links and RF/antenna subsystems
  • Characterize and analyze system performance, developing and maintaining performance budgets
  • Provide technical support to regulatory, coordination, and market access teams

Education & Experience Required:

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related engineering discipline; a Master's degree or PhD in electrical engineering with a focus on RF/microwave circuits or communication theory is preferred
  • A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in RF communication systems
  • Familiarity with digital communication systems, spread spectrum, single and multi-carrier techniques, and modulation types such as PSK, APSK, QAM
  • Specific experience with modulation standards like DVB-S2X and DVB-RCS2, as well as Adaptive Coding and Modulation (ACM) methods
  • Proficient in MATLAB or similar tools for modeling and analyzing RF communication systems

Specialized Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Experience in analyzing and simulating communication systems
  • Comprehensive understanding of RF passive and active components
  • Solid grasp of active antenna beamforming technologies, including digital beamforming and rapid beam hopping
  • Experience in characterizing radio performance at microwave frequencies, including the impact of rain fade on communication links
  • Knowledge of RF transceiver architectures and digital communication theory

At Telesat, we pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer that values workplace equality. We are dedicated to providing an optimal candidate experience, including any necessary accommodations throughout the interview process. All qualified applicants selected for an interview who require accommodations are encouraged to inform the Telesat Talent team. We will collaborate with you to meet your needs, and all accommodation information provided will be treated with confidentiality.