The Role
The role involves managing system verification plans for the Telesat LEO constellation, coordinating with engineering teams, developing verification strategies, and ensuring quality through testing and validation processes.
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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 14 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
Reporting to the Director of Constellation System Verification, the Senior Manager, Systems Verification will be supporting the development and execution of key Constellation System Verification (CSV) plans as part of the overall constellation “Integration, Verification and Validation” (IVV) Strategy of the Telesat LEO constellation Network. They will help to Manage and participate in the various development activities with the relevant engineering and system integration teams.
The Senior Manager, System Verification will have a senior leadership role in helping coordinate the CSV activities and will be working closely with the different system segment engineering teams. They will help develop and plan appropriate system verification strategies and test philosophies that will be executed before and following Launch of the Lightspeed satellite constellation
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 IOT and Constellation System Acceptance test phases
- Help develop and maintain the system verification matrices against the Lightspeed system requirements
- Support, Coordinate and participate in the various system hardware and software verification processes
- Assist in the implementation of networking verification tasks, ensuring seamless communication between the different segment hardware and software teams
- Contribute to the development of software tools, libraries, and frameworks to enhance overall product quality, efficiency and verification approach
- Participate in software and hardware design and test reviews (PDR, CDR, TRR & TRBs), providing constructive feedback to enhance equipment and code quality and adherence to equipment and coding standards
- Help to maintain configuration control data for all verification test activities
- Collaborate with the segment teams to troubleshoot and resolve software or hardware defects, bugs and general technical issues raised during system verification tests
- Collaborate with the segment teams to support and develop the industry leading embedded SW test methodologies
- Support the integration of hardware and software components and subsystems, into the final verification of the system network
- Assist in the testing and validation of software features, ensuring functionality and performance meet specified requirements
- 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
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
- 15+ years of experience in hardware or software development, testing and verification methods, focusing on complex Aerospace/ Satellite Space systems, Satcoms, and terrestrial telecommunication Network systems
- 4+ years' experience in System Engineering 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
- Team player with the ability to collaborate effectively within a diverse team
- Good oral and written communication skills
- 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 currently but will support the Director of CSV in the management 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 or remote work environment with frequent visit to the Ottawa office, 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
The successful candidate must be able to work in Canada and obtain clearance under the Canadian Controlled Goods program (CGP)
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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.
Top Skills
Aerospace Engineering
Computer Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Software Tools
Systems Engineering
Verification Processes
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The Company
What We Do
Backed by a legacy of engineering excellence, reliability, and industry-leading customer service, Telesat is one of the largest and most successful global satellite operators. Telesat works collaboratively with its customers to deliver critical connectivity solutions that tackle the world’s most complex communications challenges, providing powerful advantages that improve their operations and drive profitable growth.
Continuously innovating to meet the connectivity demands of the future, Telesat Lightspeed, the company’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network, will be the first and only LEO network optimized to meet the rigorous requirements of telecom, government, maritime and aeronautical customers. Telesat Lightspeed will redefine global satellite connectivity with ubiquitous, affordable, high-capacity links with fiber-like speeds.
