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
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As our Senior Specialist Software Developer for EMS, you will be responsible for
ensuring the seamless operation of our network by leading the design,
implementation, and maintenance of the Element Management System (EMS) across
various segments of the Lightspeed system. You will take ownership of complex
technical challenges, driving them to successful resolution through expert
analysis, collaboration, and innovative problem-solving. Within our Agile SAFe
framework, you will play a key role in the scrum team, actively contributing to
the release train and ensuring the timely delivery of robust, scalable, and
high-quality EMS solutions.
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Main Responsibilities
- Lead the design and analysis of EMS FCAPS applications for managing
Lightspeed network elements.
- Drive vendor collaboration to evaluate and integrate EMS solutions aligned
with industry standards and emerging technologies.
- Oversee technical documentation to ensure architectural integrity and
development quality.
- Maintain comprehensive EMS documentation to support transparency,
maintainability, and operational efficiency.
- Architect YANG modules for modular resource and service management.
- Lead resolution of complex implementation and network issues through
cross-functional coordination and root cause analysis.
- Design and maintain automated test suites to support EMS validation and CI/CD
practices.
- Define and enforce EMS security standards to ensure system integrity and
policy compliance.
- Contribute to system-level modeling, including interface definitions and
CONOPS for Lightspeed.
- Collaborate across engineering and operations teams to ensure seamless EMS
integration.
- Recommend and drive system-wide improvements to the LEO Lightspeed
architecture.
Education and Experience Required
- Bachelor's in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering,
or a related field.
- 15+ years of experience in a similar role.
- Demonstrated knowledge of design principles, and specifications for
standardized and interoperable EMS Systems.
- Solid knowledge of EMS protocols and modelling languages such as:
NETCONF/RESTCONF, gRPC/gNMI, gNOI, YANG, UML
- Familiarity with TMForum Open Digital Architecture (ODA), Process Framework
(eTOM), TMForum APIs, is a plus
- Familiarity with Model-based systems engineering (MBSE) is an asset.
- Knowledge of MEF Lifecycle Service Orchestration (MEF LSO APIs) framework is
an asset
Decision Making and Supervision
- This role requires contributions as an individual and a team member.
Working Conditions
- Hybrid workplace model with four days a week in the office.
- Occasional travel is anticipated.
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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.
