Senior System Verification Engineering Specialist

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 Over-The-Air (OTA) Testing of the Constellation System Acceptance test phases
• Help develop and maintain the system verification matrices against the Lightspeed system requirements
• Help to maintain configuration control data for all verification test activities
• Support, Coordinate and participate in the various system hardware and software verification processes
• Help coordinate the System Readiness of the different network subsystems following IVV testing and system deployment for preparation of pre-production and production environments
• Assist in the implementation of networking verification tasks, ensuring seamless communication between the different segment hardware and software teams
• Participate in software and hardware design (PDR, & CDRs), providing constructive feedback to enhance equipment and code quality and adherence to equipment and coding standards
• Support and help the Segment and IVV teams coordinate software and hardware qualification and acceptance test reviews. Conduction Pre-Test and Post-Test reviews, (TRR & TRB), and post deployment System Readiness Reviews (SysRR)
• Collaborate with the Segment & IVV teams to troubleshoot and resolve software or hardware defects, Non-Conformances and general technical issues raised during system verification process
• Support the integration of hardware and software components and subsystems, into the final verification of the system network
• 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 technical knowledge and experience
One or more of the following additional skills and experiences would be considered as an advantage
• Experience in performing Aerospace/Space or Network integration and test activities, using Electrical and RF test systems
• Experience of Satellite Ground Segment deployment integration and test
• Experience of Space programs, Satellite deployment, IVV and IOT process

Education and Experience Required:

• Master's degree, MEng in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related field
• High level understanding of system engineering design, development and verification concepts and protocols
• 10+ years of experience in hardware & software development, testing and verification methods, focusing on complex Aerospace/ Satellite Space systems, Satcoms, and terrestrial telecommunication Network systems
• 2+ years' experience in System Engineering Technical leadership role
• Familiar with configuration control process related to quality control and Verification process, non-conformance management and change control applications
• Strong System analytical and problem-solving skills
• Understanding of antenna system link budgets
• The ability to lead details technical meetings and test reviews, coordinating the evaluation of system completeness and readiness before system deployment
• Team player with the ability to collaborate effectively within a diverse team
• Good oral and written communication skills, in technical presentation, writing clear MoM and coordination of the action tracking process
• Enthusiasm for learning new technologies and tools
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to producing high-quality hardware and/or software

Decision Making and Supervision:

• This role has no direct reports and will support the Director of CSV in the technical leadership of the CSV teams activities. The role will develop further as the system verification team expands.  The candidate will work closely and interact with multi-disciplinary engineering teams

Working Conditions:

• This role offers on-site and Hybrid work environment with frequent visit to the Telesat Technical Operations Centre (TOC), IVV Test facilities and Lightspeed Landing Station locations when needed
• Working conditions are generally typical of a comfortable office environment
• Canadian and international travel is required