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
[http://www.telesat.com/]
Our Software Development team architects, develops, tests and maintains the
Telesat Lightspeed System Model application, a state-of-the-art engineering
software tool running on high performance computing (HPC) infrastructure for the
modeling of resource allocation and end-to-end communication system performance
analysis of the Telesat Lightspeed satellite constellation. As a Software
Architect, the selected candidate help lead technologically in the software
development, productization, and maintenance of the Telesat Lightspeed System
Model. The selected candidate will provide vital day-to-day technical guidance
to team members, promoting a cohesive and productive work environment, as well
as collaborate closely with other Engineering teams across Telesat Lightspeed to
ensure seamless integration and alignment with our organizational objectives.
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Main Responsibilities
- Help Lead the design, development, and implementation of the System Model
suite, to improve its fitness as an operational production engine for
business applications running on an HPC infrastructure, within varied
software development environments, both in the Cloud and on-premise
- Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to the software
development team, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment
- Provide innovative solutions to complex technical problems, making
recommendations on technology to use as well as potential software design and
architecture
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including system engineers, product
owner, and members of the test team, to gather requirements and ensure the
successful delivery of software solutions
- Create technical documentation for stakeholders within as well as outside of
the team
Education and Experience Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a
related field
- Extensive experience in software development
- Experience in a technical leadership or architecture role
- Experience in the following languages: C/C++, Golang, SQL, Bash
- Experience with the following technologies: Kubernetes and developing Helm
charts, Terraform, Packer, Ansible, containerization & secret management
(Azure Key Vault, Hashicorp Vault).
- Experience with Azure Cloud technologies such as Azure Files, Azure
CycleCloud, Azure Identity and Access Management, Azure Networking, etc...
- Experience delivering highly available, secure Cloud solutions, preferably on
Azure
- Experience with Matlab desirable including best practices
- Experience within an Agile environment
- Experience with cluster job managers
- Experience in satellite and/or communications systems is an asset, but not
mandatory
- 10+ years professional experience
Additional Skills and Abilities:
- Creative problem-solver with thorough attention to detail.
- Highly collaborative team-player who can quickly earn the confidence of
co-workers and teammates.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with management, engineering
teams and partners.
- Experience with business considerations and practical limitations related to
system design and implementation.
- Ability to prioritize opportunities, needs and resources.
- An aptitude for and interest in complex technology.
- Fluent in English, written and oral. French is an asset.
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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.
