The Role
Responsible for developing and maintaining system verification and validation plans, coordinating testing activities, and collaborating with teams for satellite systems.
Summary Generated by Built In
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
The Senior Test Engineering Specialist will be responsible for developing and maintaining system verification and validation plans of the Telesat Lightspeed constellation communication system. In addition, they will participate in the various testing and integration activities across the Telesat LEO system with vendors and other partners.
Main Responsibilities
- In this role, the incumbent will issue recommendations and have influence on the system verification and validation of the Telesat Lightspeed system
- Develop system and sub system verification matrices against system requirements
- Coordinate and participate in system level testing activities including test planning, execution and reporting
- Serve as a SATCOM or Networking SME and support other technical staff as required
- Develop/maintain test cases, test beds required for various Test cases.
- Hands on testing in the LEO Lab for various data path and routing features.
- Work with other segments like DevOps, Ground Systems, Satellite and foster a collaborative and innovative environment.
- Plays an active role in component and subsystem design and test activities
- Configuring test equipment like Satellite Link Emulators, signal generator, spectrum analyzer and traffic generators.
- Ensure product under test meets technical, functional, performance and business requirements.
- Work with partners and other vendors to lead various test campaigns.
Education & Experience Required:
- B. Sc. in Electrical, Computer or System Engineering and a minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in satellite communications
- Strong exposure to modulation and coding used in modern satellite communication standards like DVB-S2X, TDMA, DVB-RCS2, etc.
- Hands on experience using RF test equipment (Oscilloscopes, Signal Generators, Spectrum Analyzers, satellite channel emulator)
- Strong Understanding of Linux, IP and Routing Protocols.
- Demonstrated understanding of air interfaces, modem technologies, modulation and coding and its impact on the satellite link performance
- Experience in test case and defect tracking tools (Jira, Jama)
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with management, engineering teams and partners / suppliers.
- Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
- Experience working with geographically dispersed teams.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with various traffic generators like Ixia, Spirent
- Highly collaborative team player who can quickly earn the confidence of co-workers and teammates.
- Experience in MEF standards.
- Proficient with MATLAB, Python.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Automation experience with programming languages like Python.
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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
Ip
Jama
JIRA
Linux
Matlab
Python
Rf Test Equipment (Oscilloscope
Routing Protocols
Satellite Link Emulators)
Signal Generators
Spectrum Analyzers
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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.
