Senior Manager, System and Vendor Integration

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 www.telesat.com

Telesat believes in the power of collaboration and the value of in-person interactions. 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!

The Senior Manager, System and Vendor Integration will lead a team of system integration and test engineers, providing guidance, direction, and mentorship, develop and manage project schedules and resource allocation and plan and execute the integration of satellite communication subsystems, including payload, ground stations, and network components.

Main Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration.
• Troubleshoot and resolve integration issues as they arise.
• Define and generate test plans, procedures and test reports for the Telesat LEO constellation.
• Analyze test results, identify issues, and work with the engineering team to address them.
• Establish CI/CD processes for continuous testing.
• Participate in the definition of development strategies with vendors and suppliers that optimize the efficiency of the verification and validation objectives

Qualifications

•  Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field (Master's preferred).
• Proven experience in system integration and test roles within the satellite communications industry with at least 10 yrs of experience.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Proficiency in testing methodologies, tools, and equipment.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Satellite communication protocols and standards, such as DVB-S2, TDMA.
• Knowledge of Antenna Systems like Flat Panel, phased array
• Familiarity with IP-based communication.
• Knowledge of MEF and MPLS.
• Experience with development of Automation for Regression testing.
• Familiarly with programming languages ( e.g Python) and scripting for automation and data analysis
• Experience with Cloud Infrastructure such as Azure. 

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.