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 System Modeling team architects, develops, 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 evaluating end-to-end system performance of the
Telesat Lightspeed satellite constellation.
As a Senior System Engineer, the selected candidate will participate actively in
the development of the algorithms needed in the operation, simulation and
performance analysis of the Lightspeed Constellation. The selected candidate
will work with the Software Development and Quality Assurance teams to
efficiently integrate new algorithms, support the upgrade of existing
algorithms, and improve testing coverage. In addition, the Senior System
Engineer will assess the performance of the Telesat Lightspeed constellation
across various metrics such as throughput, capacity, availability, regulatory
compliance and reliability, and study various use cases and scenarios in support
of customer deployments.
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Main Responsibilities
- Participate in the development and testing of algorithms in the System Model
within the Matlab environment, to improve Lightspeed capabilities,
performance and reliability
- Use state-of-the-art modeling techniques and software tools (using Matlab or
other appropriate platforms) to do detailed performance analysis of the
Telesat Lightspeed constellation performance in terms of data throughput,
latency, satellite hand-over performance, availability, system capacity and
regulatory compliance based on equipment performance specifications and
predicted performance
- Closely collaborate with other members of the System Modeling team in the
development of algorithms and the execution of analyses
- Closely collaborate with Software Development team members for the efficient
software integration of new and upgraded algorithms
- Closely collaborate with Quality Assurance team members for the efficient
testing of new and upgraded algorithms
- Closely collaborate with System Design team members for the efficient
integration of system operation algorithms within the Lightspeed System
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior engineers in the System
Modeling team
- Interface with other Telesat teams regarding topics such as satellite payload
and ground segment characteristics, definitions of performance metrics,
performance evaluations, and regulatory compliance
- Support detailed studies of system performance validating the concept of
operation with respect to the interface between satellite and ground systems
- Write technical documentation
- Follow Agile software development methodologies
Education and Experience Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, System Engineering,
Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
- Experience in related system design and modeling roles, with a minimum of 5
years in similar roles
- Strong programming skills
- Experience with Matlab
- Experience with agile development is desirable
- Experience with cluster job managers is desirable
- Knowledge of radio communication systems and/or satellite communication is
desirable
Specialized Knowledge, 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
- Experience in mathematical optimization including linear programming is
desirable
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- 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.
